Question
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.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the hospital and the florist in km.
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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.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the hospital and the florist in km.