At 6 a.m., Jeremy and Glen left Park N and drove towards Park P at average speeds of 95 km/h and 65 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park P, Jeremy rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park N at an average speed of 95 km/h along the same route. Jeremy and Glen met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Jeremy covered when he met Glen on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Glen = 8 h
Time taken by Jeremy = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Jeremy when he met Glen
= 6 x 95
= 570 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Glen
= 8 x 65
= 520 km
Distance of the two parks
= (570 + 520) ÷ 2
= 1090 ÷ 2
= 545 km
Answer(s): (a) 570 km; (b) 545 km