At 7 a.m., Gabriel and Rael left Park D and drove towards Park E at average speeds of 94 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park E, Gabriel rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park D at an average speed of 94 km/h along the same route. Gabriel and Rael met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Gabriel covered when he met Rael on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Rael = 6 h
Time taken by Gabriel = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Gabriel when he met Rael
= 3 x 94
= 282 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Rael
= 6 x 53
= 318 km
Distance of the two parks
= (282 + 318) ÷ 2
= 600 ÷ 2
= 300 km
Answer(s): (a) 282 km; (b) 300 km