At 7 a.m., Xavier and Dylan left Park W and drove towards Park X at average speeds of 94 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park X, Xavier rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park W at an average speed of 94 km/h along the same route. Xavier and Dylan met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Xavier covered when he met Dylan on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Dylan = 5 h
Time taken by Xavier = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Xavier when he met Dylan
= 3 x 94
= 282 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Dylan
= 5 x 54
= 270 km
Distance of the two parks
= (282 + 270) ÷ 2
= 552 ÷ 2
= 276 km
Answer(s): (a) 282 km; (b) 276 km
