At 5 a.m., Owen and Jenson left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 90 km/h and 64 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Owen rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 90 km/h along the same route. Owen and Jenson met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Jenson on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jenson = 7 h
Time taken by Owen = 7 - 3 = 4 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Jenson
= 4 x 90
= 360 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jenson
= 7 x 64
= 448 km
Distance of the two parks
= (360 + 448) ÷ 2
= 808 ÷ 2
= 404 km
Answer(s): (a) 360 km; (b) 404 km