At 7 a.m., Flynn and Nick left Park M and drove towards Park N at average speeds of 73 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park N, Flynn rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park M at an average speed of 73 km/h along the same route. Flynn and Nick met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Flynn covered when he met Nick on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Nick = 5 h
Time taken by Flynn = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Flynn when he met Nick
= 3 x 73
= 219 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Nick
= 5 x 53
= 265 km
Distance of the two parks
= (219 + 265) ÷ 2
= 484 ÷ 2
= 242 km
Answer(s): (a) 219 km; (b) 242 km
