At 8 a.m., Owen and Nick left Park U and drove towards Park V at average speeds of 70 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park V, Owen rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park U at an average speed of 70 km/h along the same route. Owen and Nick met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Nick on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Nick = 6 h
Time taken by Owen = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Nick
= 4 x 70
= 280 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Nick
= 6 x 58
= 348 km
Distance of the two parks
= (280 + 348) ÷ 2
= 628 ÷ 2
= 314 km
Answer(s): (a) 280 km; (b) 314 km