At 8 a.m., Simon and Tim left Park W and drove towards Park X at average speeds of 72 km/h and 64 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park X, Simon rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park W at an average speed of 72 km/h along the same route. Simon and Tim met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Simon covered when he met Tim on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Tim = 5 h
Time taken by Simon = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Simon when he met Tim
= 3 x 72
= 216 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Tim
= 5 x 64
= 320 km
Distance of the two parks
= (216 + 320) ÷ 2
= 536 ÷ 2
= 268 km
Answer(s): (a) 216 km; (b) 268 km