At 12 58, Joelle cycled from the mall towards the florist while Cathy cycled from the florist towards the mall. At 13 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 15 minutes later, Joelle reached florist but Cathy was 1165 m from the mall.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the mall in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1165 ÷ (20 - 15)
= 233 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the mall
= 20 x 233
= 4660 m
1000 m = 1 km
4660 m = 4.66 km
Distance between the florist and the mall = 4.66 km
Answer(s): (a) 233 m/min; (b) 4.66 km