At 9 a.m., Caden and Zane left Park U and drove towards Park V at average speeds of 93 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park V, Caden rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park U at an average speed of 93 km/h along the same route. Caden and Zane met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Caden covered when he met Zane on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Zane = 4 h
Time taken by Caden = 4 - 2 = 2 h
Distance covered by Caden when he met Zane
= 2 x 93
= 186 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Zane
= 4 x 62
= 248 km
Distance of the two parks
= (186 + 248) ÷ 2
= 434 ÷ 2
= 217 km
Answer(s): (a) 186 km; (b) 217 km