At 12 57, Nicole cycled from the clinic towards the market while Jade cycled from the market towards the clinic. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Nicole reached market but Jade was 1140 m from the clinic.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the clinic in km.
(a)
From 12 57 to 13 11 = 14 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1140 ÷ (14 - 12)
= 570 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the clinic
= 14 x 570
= 7980 m
1000 m = 1 km
7980 m = 7.98 km
Distance between the market and the clinic = 7.98 km
Answer(s): (a) 570 m/min; (b) 7.98 km