At 11 53, Nicole cycled from the cafe towards the grocery store while Hilda cycled from the grocery store towards the cafe. At 12 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Nicole reached grocery store but Hilda was 1200 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the grocery store and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 11 53 to 12 11 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1200 ÷ (18 - 14)
= 300 m/min
(b)
Distance between the grocery store and the cafe
= 18 x 300
= 5400 m
1000 m = 1 km
5400 m = 5.4 km
Distance between the grocery store and the cafe = 5.4 km
Answer(s): (a) 300 m/min; (b) 5.4 km