At 12 53, Erika cycled from the hypermart towards the florist while Tina cycled from the florist towards the hypermart. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Erika reached florist but Tina was 1050 m from the hypermart.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the hypermart in km.
(a)
From 12 53 to 13 11 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1050 ÷ (18 - 13)
= 210 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the hypermart
= 18 x 210
= 3780 m
1000 m = 1 km
3780 m = 3.78 km
Distance between the florist and the hypermart = 3.78 km
Answer(s): (a) 210 m/min; (b) 3.78 km