At 8 a.m., Pierre and Howard left Park G and drove towards Park H at average speeds of 88 km/h and 52 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park H, Pierre rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park G at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Pierre and Howard met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Pierre covered when he met Howard on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Howard = 6 h
Time taken by Pierre = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Pierre when he met Howard
= 3 x 88
= 264 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Howard
= 6 x 52
= 312 km
Distance of the two parks
= (264 + 312) ÷ 2
= 576 ÷ 2
= 288 km
Answer(s): (a) 264 km; (b) 288 km