At 11 57, Erika cycled from the florist towards the park while Fanny cycled from the park towards the florist. At 12 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Erika reached park but Fanny was 1120 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the park and the florist in km.
(a)
From 11 57 to 12 16 = 19 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1120 ÷ (19 - 12)
= 160 m/min
(b)
Distance between the park and the florist
= 19 x 160
= 3040 m
1000 m = 1 km
3040 m = 3.04 km
Distance between the park and the florist = 3.04 km
Answer(s): (a) 160 m/min; (b) 3.04 km