At 10 59, Yoko cycled from the hypermart towards the hospital while Marion cycled from the hospital towards the hypermart. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Yoko reached hospital but Marion was 960 m from the hypermart.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the hypermart in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 14 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 960 ÷ (15 - 10)
= 192 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the hypermart
= 15 x 192
= 2880 m
1000 m = 1 km
2880 m = 2.88 km
Distance between the hospital and the hypermart = 2.88 km
Answer(s): (a) 192 m/min; (b) 2.88 km