At 12 54, Xandra cycled from the grocery store towards the florist while Diana cycled from the florist towards the grocery store. At 13 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Xandra reached florist but Diana was 954 m from the grocery store.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the grocery store in km.
(a)
From 12 54 to 13 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 954 ÷ (20 - 14)
= 159 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the grocery store
= 20 x 159
= 3180 m
1000 m = 1 km
3180 m = 3.18 km
Distance between the florist and the grocery store = 3.18 km
Answer(s): (a) 159 m/min; (b) 3.18 km