At 9 a.m., Henry and Caden left Park X and drove towards Park Y at average speeds of 76 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Y, Henry rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park X at an average speed of 76 km/h along the same route. Henry and Caden met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Henry covered when he met Caden on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Caden = 5 h
Time taken by Henry = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Henry when he met Caden
= 3 x 76
= 228 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Caden
= 5 x 62
= 310 km
Distance of the two parks
= (228 + 310) ÷ 2
= 538 ÷ 2
= 269 km
Answer(s): (a) 228 km; (b) 269 km