At 13 56, Julie cycled from the hypermart towards the florist while Betty cycled from the florist towards the hypermart. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Julie reached florist but Betty was 1140 m from the hypermart.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the hypermart in km.
(a)
From 13 56 to 14 13 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1140 ÷ (17 - 14)
= 380 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the hypermart
= 17 x 380
= 6460 m
1000 m = 1 km
6460 m = 6.46 km
Distance between the florist and the hypermart = 6.46 km
Answer(s): (a) 380 m/min; (b) 6.46 km