At 13 53, Anna cycled from the playground towards the florist while Roshel cycled from the florist towards the playground. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Anna reached florist but Roshel was 979 m from the playground.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the playground in km.
(a)
From 13 53 to 14 13 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 979 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 89 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the playground
= 20 x 89
= 1780 m
1000 m = 1 km
1780 m = 1.78 km
Distance between the florist and the playground = 1.78 km
Answer(s): (a) 89 m/min; (b) 1.78 km