At 11 56, Hilda cycled from the clinic towards the hospital while Olivia cycled from the hospital towards the clinic. At 12 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Hilda reached hospital but Olivia was 1070 m from the clinic.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the clinic in km.
(a)
From 11 56 to 12 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1070 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 107 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the clinic
= 20 x 107
= 2140 m
1000 m = 1 km
2140 m = 2.14 km
Distance between the hospital and the clinic = 2.14 km
Answer(s): (a) 107 m/min; (b) 2.14 km