Question
At 12 58, Jane cycled from the mall towards the grocery store while Risa cycled from the grocery store towards the mall. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Jane reached grocery store but Risa was 1150 m from the mall.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the grocery store and the mall in km.
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At 12 58, Jane cycled from the mall towards the grocery store while Risa cycled from the grocery store towards the mall. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Jane reached grocery store but Risa was 1150 m from the mall.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the grocery store and the mall in km.