At 13 55, Hazel cycled from the hypermart towards the florist while Eva cycled from the florist towards the hypermart. At 14 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Hazel reached florist but Eva was 920 m from the hypermart.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the hypermart in km.
(a)
From 13 55 to 14 12 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 920 ÷ (17 - 13)
= 230 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the hypermart
= 17 x 230
= 3910 m
1000 m = 1 km
3910 m = 3.91 km
Distance between the florist and the hypermart = 3.91 km
Answer(s): (a) 230 m/min; (b) 3.91 km