At 12 57, Zara cycled from the bakery towards the florist while Joelle cycled from the florist towards the bakery. At 13 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Zara reached florist but Joelle was 1108 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 12 57 to 13 12 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1108 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 554 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the bakery
= 15 x 554
= 8310 m
1000 m = 1 km
8310 m = 8.31 km
Distance between the florist and the bakery = 8.31 km
Answer(s): (a) 554 m/min; (b) 8.31 km