At 5 a.m., Flynn and Perry left Park U and drove towards Park V at average speeds of 86 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park V, Flynn rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park U at an average speed of 86 km/h along the same route. Flynn and Perry met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Flynn covered when he met Perry on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Perry = 9 h
Time taken by Flynn = 9 - 3 = 6 h
Distance covered by Flynn when he met Perry
= 6 x 86
= 516 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Perry
= 9 x 58
= 522 km
Distance of the two parks
= (516 + 522) ÷ 2
= 1038 ÷ 2
= 519 km
Answer(s): (a) 516 km; (b) 519 km