At 7 a.m., Seth and Vaidev left Park L and drove towards Park M at average speeds of 88 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park M, Seth rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park L at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Seth and Vaidev met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Seth covered when he met Vaidev on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Vaidev = 5 h
Time taken by Seth = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Seth when he met Vaidev
= 3 x 88
= 264 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Vaidev
= 5 x 58
= 290 km
Distance of the two parks
= (264 + 290) ÷ 2
= 554 ÷ 2
= 277 km
Answer(s): (a) 264 km; (b) 277 km
