At 5 a.m., Owen and Japheth left Park E and drove towards Park F at average speeds of 77 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park F, Owen rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park E at an average speed of 77 km/h along the same route. Owen and Japheth met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Japheth on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Japheth = 7 h
Time taken by Owen = 7 - 3 = 4 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Japheth
= 4 x 77
= 308 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Japheth
= 7 x 62
= 434 km
Distance of the two parks
= (308 + 434) ÷ 2
= 742 ÷ 2
= 371 km
Answer(s): (a) 308 km; (b) 371 km