At 7 a.m., Caden and Glen left Park M and drove towards Park N at average speeds of 88 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park N, Caden rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park M at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Caden and Glen met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Caden covered when he met Glen on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Glen = 7 h
Time taken by Caden = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Caden when he met Glen
= 5 x 88
= 440 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Glen
= 7 x 58
= 406 km
Distance of the two parks
= (440 + 406) ÷ 2
= 846 ÷ 2
= 423 km
Answer(s): (a) 440 km; (b) 423 km