At 7 a.m., Caden and Tom left Park X and drove towards Park Y at average speeds of 72 km/h and 55 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Y, Caden rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park X at an average speed of 72 km/h along the same route. Caden and Tom met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Caden covered when he met Tom on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Tom = 6 h
Time taken by Caden = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Caden when he met Tom
= 3 x 72
= 216 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Tom
= 6 x 55
= 330 km
Distance of the two parks
= (216 + 330) ÷ 2
= 546 ÷ 2
= 273 km
Answer(s): (a) 216 km; (b) 273 km