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