At 10 56, Lynn cycled from the hospital towards the market while Nicole cycled from the market towards the hospital. At 11 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Lynn reached market but Nicole was 1120 m from the hospital.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the hospital in km.
(a)
From 10 56 to 11 12 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1120 ÷ (16 - 9)
= 160 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the hospital
= 16 x 160
= 2560 m
1000 m = 1 km
2560 m = 2.56 km
Distance between the market and the hospital = 2.56 km
Answer(s): (a) 160 m/min; (b) 2.56 km