Question
At 11 59, Natalie cycled from the school towards the grocery store while Elyse cycled from the grocery store towards the school. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Natalie reached grocery store but Elyse was 1080 m from the school.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the grocery store and the school in km.
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At 11 59, Natalie cycled from the school towards the grocery store while Elyse cycled from the grocery store towards the school. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Natalie reached grocery store but Elyse was 1080 m from the school.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the grocery store and the school in km.