At 12 55, Julie cycled from the boutique towards the hospital while Jade cycled from the hospital towards the boutique. At 13 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Julie reached hospital but Jade was 1197 m from the boutique.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the boutique in km.
(a)
From 12 55 to 13 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1197 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 171 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the boutique
= 20 x 171
= 3420 m
1000 m = 1 km
3420 m = 3.42 km
Distance between the hospital and the boutique = 3.42 km
Answer(s): (a) 171 m/min; (b) 3.42 km