At 6 a.m., Warren and Simon left Park X and drove towards Park Y at average speeds of 86 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Y, Warren rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park X at an average speed of 86 km/h along the same route. Warren and Simon met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Warren covered when he met Simon on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Simon = 6 h
Time taken by Warren = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Warren when he met Simon
= 4 x 86
= 344 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Simon
= 6 x 62
= 372 km
Distance of the two parks
= (344 + 372) ÷ 2
= 716 ÷ 2
= 358 km
Answer(s): (a) 344 km; (b) 358 km