At 12 56, Hazel cycled from the florist towards the hospital while Ivory cycled from the hospital towards the florist. At 13 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Hazel reached hospital but Ivory was 1056 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the florist in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1056 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 96 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the florist
= 20 x 96
= 1920 m
1000 m = 1 km
1920 m = 1.92 km
Distance between the hospital and the florist = 1.92 km
Answer(s): (a) 96 m/min; (b) 1.92 km