At 6 a.m., Flynn and Wesley left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 74 km/h and 57 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Flynn rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 74 km/h along the same route. Flynn and Wesley met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Flynn covered when he met Wesley on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Wesley = 6 h
Time taken by Flynn = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Flynn when he met Wesley
= 4 x 74
= 296 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Wesley
= 6 x 57
= 342 km
Distance of the two parks
= (296 + 342) ÷ 2
= 638 ÷ 2
= 319 km
Answer(s): (a) 296 km; (b) 319 km
