Question
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.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the florist and the hypermart in km.
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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.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the florist and the hypermart in km.