Question
At 13 56, Elyse cycled from the playground towards the bank while Xylia cycled from the bank towards the playground. At 14 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Elyse reached bank but Xylia was 1100 m from the playground.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the bank and the playground in km.
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At 13 56, Elyse cycled from the playground towards the bank while Xylia cycled from the bank towards the playground. At 14 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Elyse reached bank but Xylia was 1100 m from the playground.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the bank and the playground in km.