At 5 a.m., Owen and Jeremy left Park Z and drove towards Park A at average speeds of 78 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park A, Owen rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park Z at an average speed of 78 km/h along the same route. Owen and Jeremy met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Jeremy on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jeremy = 9 h
Time taken by Owen = 9 - 2 = 7 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Jeremy
= 7 x 78
= 546 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jeremy
= 9 x 58
= 522 km
Distance of the two parks
= (546 + 522) ÷ 2
= 1068 ÷ 2
= 534 km
Answer(s): (a) 546 km; (b) 534 km