At 6 a.m., Caden and Peter left Park E and drove towards Park F at average speeds of 100 km/h and 57 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park F, Caden rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park E at an average speed of 100 km/h along the same route. Caden and Peter met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Caden covered when he met Peter on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Peter = 6 h
Time taken by Caden = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Caden when he met Peter
= 4 x 100
= 400 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Peter
= 6 x 57
= 342 km
Distance of the two parks
= (400 + 342) ÷ 2
= 742 ÷ 2
= 371 km
Answer(s): (a) 400 km; (b) 371 km