At 6 a.m., Sean and Owen left Park D and drove towards Park E at average speeds of 88 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park E, Sean rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park D at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Sean and Owen met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Sean covered when he met Owen on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Owen = 6 h
Time taken by Sean = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Sean when he met Owen
= 4 x 88
= 352 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Owen
= 6 x 58
= 348 km
Distance of the two parks
= (352 + 348) ÷ 2
= 700 ÷ 2
= 350 km
Answer(s): (a) 352 km; (b) 350 km