At 7 a.m., Flynn and David left Park T and drove towards Park U at average speeds of 83 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park U, Flynn rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park T at an average speed of 83 km/h along the same route. Flynn and David met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Flynn covered when he met David on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by David = 5 h
Time taken by Flynn = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Flynn when he met David
= 2 x 83
= 166 km
(b)
Distance travelled by David
= 5 x 58
= 290 km
Distance of the two parks
= (166 + 290) ÷ 2
= 456 ÷ 2
= 228 km
Answer(s): (a) 166 km; (b) 228 km
