At 8 a.m., Brandon and Howard left Park N and drove towards Park P at average speeds of 88 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park P, Brandon rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park N at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Brandon and Howard met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Brandon covered when he met Howard on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Howard = 5 h
Time taken by Brandon = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Brandon when he met Howard
= 2 x 88
= 176 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Howard
= 5 x 58
= 290 km
Distance of the two parks
= (176 + 290) ÷ 2
= 466 ÷ 2
= 233 km
Answer(s): (a) 176 km; (b) 233 km