At 11 58, Erika cycled from the clinic towards the school while Tiffany cycled from the school towards the clinic. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Erika reached school but Tiffany was 1050 m from the clinic.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the school and the clinic in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1050 ÷ (15 - 12)
= 350 m/min
(b)
Distance between the school and the clinic
= 15 x 350
= 5250 m
1000 m = 1 km
5250 m = 5.25 km
Distance between the school and the clinic = 5.25 km
Answer(s): (a) 350 m/min; (b) 5.25 km