At 10 59, Irene cycled from the florist towards the bistro while Sabrina cycled from the bistro towards the florist. At 11 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Irene reached bistro but Sabrina was 1111 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the florist in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1111 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 101 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the florist
= 20 x 101
= 2020 m
1000 m = 1 km
2020 m = 2.02 km
Distance between the bistro and the florist = 2.02 km
Answer(s): (a) 101 m/min; (b) 2.02 km