At 6 a.m., Fabian and Caden left Park Q and drove towards Park R at average speeds of 87 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park R, Fabian rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park Q at an average speed of 87 km/h along the same route. Fabian and Caden met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Fabian covered when he met Caden on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Caden = 7 h
Time taken by Fabian = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Fabian when he met Caden
= 5 x 87
= 435 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Caden
= 7 x 53
= 371 km
Distance of the two parks
= (435 + 371) ÷ 2
= 806 ÷ 2
= 403 km
Answer(s): (a) 435 km; (b) 403 km