At 13 59, Diana cycled from the florist towards the library while Kimberly cycled from the library towards the florist. At 14 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Diana reached library but Kimberly was 920 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the library and the florist in km.
(a)
From 13 59 to 14 12 = 13 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 920 ÷ (13 - 11)
= 460 m/min
(b)
Distance between the library and the florist
= 13 x 460
= 5980 m
1000 m = 1 km
5980 m = 5.98 km
Distance between the library and the florist = 5.98 km
Answer(s): (a) 460 m/min; (b) 5.98 km