At 8 a.m., Caden and Rael left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 71 km/h and 60 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Caden rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 71 km/h along the same route. Caden and Rael met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Caden covered when he met Rael on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Rael = 6 h
Time taken by Caden = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Caden when he met Rael
= 4 x 71
= 284 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Rael
= 6 x 60
= 360 km
Distance of the two parks
= (284 + 360) ÷ 2
= 644 ÷ 2
= 322 km
Answer(s): (a) 284 km; (b) 322 km