At 5 a.m., Tommy and Cody left Park X and drove towards Park Y at average speeds of 78 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Y, Tommy rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park X at an average speed of 78 km/h along the same route. Tommy and Cody met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Tommy covered when he met Cody on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Cody = 7 h
Time taken by Tommy = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Tommy when he met Cody
= 5 x 78
= 390 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Cody
= 7 x 54
= 378 km
Distance of the two parks
= (390 + 378) ÷ 2
= 768 ÷ 2
= 384 km
Answer(s): (a) 390 km; (b) 384 km
