At 10 59, Tina cycled from the florist towards the boutique while Tammy cycled from the boutique towards the florist. At 11 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 15 minutes later, Tina reached boutique but Tammy was 930 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the florist in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 17 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 930 ÷ (18 - 15)
= 310 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the florist
= 18 x 310
= 5580 m
1000 m = 1 km
5580 m = 5.58 km
Distance between the boutique and the florist = 5.58 km
Answer(s): (a) 310 m/min; (b) 5.58 km