At 5 a.m., Cody and Paul left Park C and drove towards Park D at average speeds of 87 km/h and 64 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park D, Cody rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park C at an average speed of 87 km/h along the same route. Cody and Paul met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Cody covered when he met Paul on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Paul = 7 h
Time taken by Cody = 7 - 3 = 4 h
Distance covered by Cody when he met Paul
= 4 x 87
= 348 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Paul
= 7 x 64
= 448 km
Distance of the two parks
= (348 + 448) ÷ 2
= 796 ÷ 2
= 398 km
Answer(s): (a) 348 km; (b) 398 km
