At 5 a.m., Owen and Jenson left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 87 km/h and 52 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Owen rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 87 km/h along the same route. Owen and Jenson met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Jenson on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jenson = 7 h
Time taken by Owen = 7 - 3 = 4 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Jenson
= 4 x 87
= 348 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jenson
= 7 x 52
= 364 km
Distance of the two parks
= (348 + 364) ÷ 2
= 712 ÷ 2
= 356 km
Answer(s): (a) 348 km; (b) 356 km
