At 13 59, Nora cycled from the hospital towards the bank while Victoria cycled from the bank towards the hospital. At 14 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Nora reached bank but Victoria was 1064 m from the hospital.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bank and the hospital in km.
(a)
From 13 59 to 14 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1064 ÷ (20 - 12)
= 133 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bank and the hospital
= 20 x 133
= 2660 m
1000 m = 1 km
2660 m = 2.66 km
Distance between the bank and the hospital = 2.66 km
Answer(s): (a) 133 m/min; (b) 2.66 km