At 6 a.m., Tim and Neave left Park T and drove towards Park U at average speeds of 74 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park U, Tim rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park T at an average speed of 74 km/h along the same route. Tim and Neave met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Tim covered when he met Neave on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Neave = 6 h
Time taken by Tim = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Tim when he met Neave
= 4 x 74
= 296 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Neave
= 6 x 53
= 318 km
Distance of the two parks
= (296 + 318) ÷ 2
= 614 ÷ 2
= 307 km
Answer(s): (a) 296 km; (b) 307 km