At 8 a.m., Henry and Howard left Park N and drove towards Park P at average speeds of 85 km/h and 59 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park P, Henry rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park N at an average speed of 85 km/h along the same route. Henry and Howard met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Henry covered when he met Howard on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Howard = 5 h
Time taken by Henry = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Henry when he met Howard
= 3 x 85
= 255 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Howard
= 5 x 59
= 295 km
Distance of the two parks
= (255 + 295) ÷ 2
= 550 ÷ 2
= 275 km
Answer(s): (a) 255 km; (b) 275 km