At 5 a.m., Paul and Caden left Park K and drove towards Park L at average speeds of 89 km/h and 56 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park L, Paul rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park K at an average speed of 89 km/h along the same route. Paul and Caden met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Paul covered when he met Caden on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Caden = 7 h
Time taken by Paul = 7 - 3 = 4 h
Distance covered by Paul when he met Caden
= 4 x 89
= 356 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Caden
= 7 x 56
= 392 km
Distance of the two parks
= (356 + 392) ÷ 2
= 748 ÷ 2
= 374 km
Answer(s): (a) 356 km; (b) 374 km