At 8 a.m., Zane and Jenson left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 70 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Zane rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 70 km/h along the same route. Zane and Jenson met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Zane covered when he met Jenson on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jenson = 6 h
Time taken by Zane = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Zane when he met Jenson
= 3 x 70
= 210 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jenson
= 6 x 53
= 318 km
Distance of the two parks
= (210 + 318) ÷ 2
= 528 ÷ 2
= 264 km
Answer(s): (a) 210 km; (b) 264 km