At 7 a.m., Wesley and Harry left Park N and drove towards Park P at average speeds of 95 km/h and 59 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park P, Wesley rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park N at an average speed of 95 km/h along the same route. Wesley and Harry met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Wesley covered when he met Harry on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Harry = 5 h
Time taken by Wesley = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Wesley when he met Harry
= 3 x 95
= 285 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Harry
= 5 x 59
= 295 km
Distance of the two parks
= (285 + 295) ÷ 2
= 580 ÷ 2
= 290 km
Answer(s): (a) 285 km; (b) 290 km
