At 9 a.m., Jenson and Fabian left Park D and drove towards Park E at average speeds of 72 km/h and 60 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park E, Jenson rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park D at an average speed of 72 km/h along the same route. Jenson and Fabian met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Jenson covered when he met Fabian on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Fabian = 5 h
Time taken by Jenson = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Jenson when he met Fabian
= 2 x 72
= 144 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Fabian
= 5 x 60
= 300 km
Distance of the two parks
= (144 + 300) ÷ 2
= 444 ÷ 2
= 222 km
Answer(s): (a) 144 km; (b) 222 km