At 5 a.m., Charlie and Oliver left Park A and drove towards Park B at average speeds of 92 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park B, Charlie rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park A at an average speed of 92 km/h along the same route. Charlie and Oliver met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Charlie covered when he met Oliver on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Oliver = 8 h
Time taken by Charlie = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Charlie when he met Oliver
= 6 x 92
= 552 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Oliver
= 8 x 58
= 464 km
Distance of the two parks
= (552 + 464) ÷ 2
= 1016 ÷ 2
= 508 km
Answer(s): (a) 552 km; (b) 508 km