At 7 a.m., Neave and Jack left Park N and drove towards Park P at average speeds of 90 km/h and 64 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park P, Neave rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park N at an average speed of 90 km/h along the same route. Neave and Jack met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Neave covered when he met Jack on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jack = 5 h
Time taken by Neave = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Neave when he met Jack
= 3 x 90
= 270 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jack
= 5 x 64
= 320 km
Distance of the two parks
= (270 + 320) ÷ 2
= 590 ÷ 2
= 295 km
Answer(s): (a) 270 km; (b) 295 km
