At 8 a.m., George and Owen left Park Y and drove towards Park Z at average speeds of 94 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Z, George rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park Y at an average speed of 94 km/h along the same route. George and Owen met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had George covered when he met Owen on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Owen = 5 h
Time taken by George = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by George when he met Owen
= 3 x 94
= 282 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Owen
= 5 x 62
= 310 km
Distance of the two parks
= (282 + 310) ÷ 2
= 592 ÷ 2
= 296 km
Answer(s): (a) 282 km; (b) 296 km