At 13 59, Hilda cycled from the hospital towards the florist while Natalie cycled from the florist towards the hospital. At 14 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Hilda reached florist but Natalie was 1200 m from the hospital.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the hospital in km.
(a)
From 13 59 to 14 12 = 13 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1200 ÷ (13 - 9)
= 300 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the hospital
= 13 x 300
= 3900 m
1000 m = 1 km
3900 m = 3.9 km
Distance between the florist and the hospital = 3.9 km
Answer(s): (a) 300 m/min; (b) 3.9 km