At 5 a.m., Glen and Caden left Park T and drove towards Park U at average speeds of 97 km/h and 51 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park U, Glen rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park T at an average speed of 97 km/h along the same route. Glen and Caden met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Glen covered when he met Caden on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Caden = 7 h
Time taken by Glen = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Glen when he met Caden
= 5 x 97
= 485 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Caden
= 7 x 51
= 357 km
Distance of the two parks
= (485 + 357) ÷ 2
= 842 ÷ 2
= 421 km
Answer(s): (a) 485 km; (b) 421 km
