At 7 a.m., Neave and Peter left Park P and drove towards Park Q at average speeds of 70 km/h and 57 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Q, Neave rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park P at an average speed of 70 km/h along the same route. Neave and Peter met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Neave 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 Neave = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Neave when he met Peter
= 3 x 70
= 210 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Peter
= 6 x 57
= 342 km
Distance of the two parks
= (210 + 342) ÷ 2
= 552 ÷ 2
= 276 km
Answer(s): (a) 210 km; (b) 276 km