At 12 58, Julie cycled from the florist towards the market while Emma cycled from the market towards the florist. At 13 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Julie reached market but Emma was 936 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the florist in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 936 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 468 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the florist
= 15 x 468
= 7020 m
1000 m = 1 km
7020 m = 7.02 km
Distance between the market and the florist = 7.02 km
Answer(s): (a) 468 m/min; (b) 7.02 km