At 9 a.m., Julian and Will left Park R and drove towards Park S at average speeds of 76 km/h and 56 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park S, Julian rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park R at an average speed of 76 km/h along the same route. Julian and Will met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Julian covered when he met Will on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Will = 5 h
Time taken by Julian = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Julian when he met Will
= 3 x 76
= 228 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Will
= 5 x 56
= 280 km
Distance of the two parks
= (228 + 280) ÷ 2
= 508 ÷ 2
= 254 km
Answer(s): (a) 228 km; (b) 254 km