At 6 a.m., Archie and Jack left Park K and drove towards Park L at average speeds of 89 km/h and 60 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park L, Archie rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park K at an average speed of 89 km/h along the same route. Archie and Jack met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Archie covered when he met Jack on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jack = 6 h
Time taken by Archie = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Archie when he met Jack
= 4 x 89
= 356 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jack
= 6 x 60
= 360 km
Distance of the two parks
= (356 + 360) ÷ 2
= 716 ÷ 2
= 358 km
Answer(s): (a) 356 km; (b) 358 km