At 6 a.m., Andy and Tom left Park U and drove towards Park V at average speeds of 73 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park V, Andy rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park U at an average speed of 73 km/h along the same route. Andy and Tom met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Andy covered when he met Tom on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Tom = 6 h
Time taken by Andy = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Andy when he met Tom
= 4 x 73
= 292 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Tom
= 6 x 54
= 324 km
Distance of the two parks
= (292 + 324) ÷ 2
= 616 ÷ 2
= 308 km
Answer(s): (a) 292 km; (b) 308 km