At 8 a.m., Jenson and Japheth left Park N and drove towards Park P at average speeds of 76 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park P, Jenson rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park N at an average speed of 76 km/h along the same route. Jenson and Japheth met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Jenson covered when he met Japheth on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Japheth = 6 h
Time taken by Jenson = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Jenson when he met Japheth
= 3 x 76
= 228 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Japheth
= 6 x 54
= 324 km
Distance of the two parks
= (228 + 324) ÷ 2
= 552 ÷ 2
= 276 km
Answer(s): (a) 228 km; (b) 276 km