At 5 a.m., Will and Fred left Park A and drove towards Park B at average speeds of 96 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park B, Will rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park A at an average speed of 96 km/h along the same route. Will and Fred met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Will covered when he met Fred on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Fred = 7 h
Time taken by Will = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Will when he met Fred
= 5 x 96
= 480 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Fred
= 7 x 58
= 406 km
Distance of the two parks
= (480 + 406) ÷ 2
= 886 ÷ 2
= 443 km
Answer(s): (a) 480 km; (b) 443 km
