At 7 a.m., Flynn and Liam left Park U and drove towards Park V at average speeds of 75 km/h and 61 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park V, Flynn rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park U at an average speed of 75 km/h along the same route. Flynn and Liam met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Flynn covered when he met Liam on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Liam = 5 h
Time taken by Flynn = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Flynn when he met Liam
= 3 x 75
= 225 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Liam
= 5 x 61
= 305 km
Distance of the two parks
= (225 + 305) ÷ 2
= 530 ÷ 2
= 265 km
Answer(s): (a) 225 km; (b) 265 km
