At 8 a.m., Fabian and Zane left Park S and drove towards Park T at average speeds of 100 km/h and 56 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park T, Fabian rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park S at an average speed of 100 km/h along the same route. Fabian and Zane met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Fabian covered when he met Zane on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Zane = 5 h
Time taken by Fabian = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Fabian when he met Zane
= 2 x 100
= 200 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Zane
= 5 x 56
= 280 km
Distance of the two parks
= (200 + 280) ÷ 2
= 480 ÷ 2
= 240 km
Answer(s): (a) 200 km; (b) 240 km