At 5 a.m., Neave and Perry left Park A and drove towards Park B at average speeds of 82 km/h and 55 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park B, Neave rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park A at an average speed of 82 km/h along the same route. Neave and Perry met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Neave covered when he met Perry on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Perry = 8 h
Time taken by Neave = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Neave when he met Perry
= 6 x 82
= 492 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Perry
= 8 x 55
= 440 km
Distance of the two parks
= (492 + 440) ÷ 2
= 932 ÷ 2
= 466 km
Answer(s): (a) 492 km; (b) 466 km