At 12 57, Gabby cycled from the playground towards the florist while Roshel cycled from the florist towards the playground. At 13 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Gabby reached florist but Roshel was 984 m from the playground.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the playground in km.
(a)
From 12 57 to 13 12 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 984 ÷ (15 - 9)
= 164 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the playground
= 15 x 164
= 2460 m
1000 m = 1 km
2460 m = 2.46 km
Distance between the florist and the playground = 2.46 km
Answer(s): (a) 164 m/min; (b) 2.46 km