At 6 a.m., Fabian and Cole left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 91 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Fabian rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 91 km/h along the same route. Fabian and Cole met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Fabian covered when he met Cole on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Cole = 8 h
Time taken by Fabian = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Fabian when he met Cole
= 6 x 91
= 546 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Cole
= 8 x 53
= 424 km
Distance of the two parks
= (546 + 424) ÷ 2
= 970 ÷ 2
= 485 km
Answer(s): (a) 546 km; (b) 485 km