At 7 a.m., Warren and Flynn left Park Y and drove towards Park Z at average speeds of 99 km/h and 60 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Z, Warren rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park Y at an average speed of 99 km/h along the same route. Warren and Flynn met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Warren covered when he met Flynn on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Flynn = 5 h
Time taken by Warren = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Warren when he met Flynn
= 2 x 99
= 198 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Flynn
= 5 x 60
= 300 km
Distance of the two parks
= (198 + 300) ÷ 2
= 498 ÷ 2
= 249 km
Answer(s): (a) 198 km; (b) 249 km