At 11 59, Fanny cycled from the farm towards the grocery store while Yoko cycled from the grocery store towards the farm. At 12 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Fanny reached grocery store but Yoko was 1044 m from the farm.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the grocery store and the farm in km.
(a)
From 11 59 to 12 14 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1044 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 522 m/min
(b)
Distance between the grocery store and the farm
= 15 x 522
= 7830 m
1000 m = 1 km
7830 m = 7.83 km
Distance between the grocery store and the farm = 7.83 km
Answer(s): (a) 522 m/min; (b) 7.83 km