At 10 58, Yen cycled from the grocery store towards the florist while Vanessa cycled from the florist towards the grocery store. At 11 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Yen reached florist but Vanessa was 918 m from the grocery store.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the grocery store in km.
(a)
From 10 58 to 11 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 918 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 102 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the grocery store
= 20 x 102
= 2040 m
1000 m = 1 km
2040 m = 2.04 km
Distance between the florist and the grocery store = 2.04 km
Answer(s): (a) 102 m/min; (b) 2.04 km