At 6 a.m., Neave and Eric left Park J and drove towards Park K at average speeds of 96 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park K, Neave rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park J at an average speed of 96 km/h along the same route. Neave and Eric met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Neave covered when he met Eric on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Eric = 7 h
Time taken by Neave = 7 - 3 = 4 h
Distance covered by Neave when he met Eric
= 4 x 96
= 384 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Eric
= 7 x 58
= 406 km
Distance of the two parks
= (384 + 406) ÷ 2
= 790 ÷ 2
= 395 km
Answer(s): (a) 384 km; (b) 395 km