At 7 a.m., Will and Rael left Park C and drove towards Park D at average speeds of 94 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park D, Will rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park C at an average speed of 94 km/h along the same route. Will and Rael met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Will covered when he met Rael on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Rael = 5 h
Time taken by Will = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Will when he met Rael
= 3 x 94
= 282 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Rael
= 5 x 62
= 310 km
Distance of the two parks
= (282 + 310) ÷ 2
= 592 ÷ 2
= 296 km
Answer(s): (a) 282 km; (b) 296 km
