At 12 56, Olivia cycled from the hospital towards the bistro while Cathy cycled from the bistro towards the hospital. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Olivia reached bistro but Cathy was 1106 m from the hospital.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the hospital in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1106 ÷ (15 - 8)
= 158 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the hospital
= 15 x 158
= 2370 m
1000 m = 1 km
2370 m = 2.37 km
Distance between the bistro and the hospital = 2.37 km
Answer(s): (a) 158 m/min; (b) 2.37 km