At 7 a.m., Carl and Warren left Park J and drove towards Park K at average speeds of 88 km/h and 64 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park K, Carl rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park J at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Carl and Warren met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Carl covered when he met Warren on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Warren = 5 h
Time taken by Carl = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Carl when he met Warren
= 3 x 88
= 264 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Warren
= 5 x 64
= 320 km
Distance of the two parks
= (264 + 320) ÷ 2
= 584 ÷ 2
= 292 km
Answer(s): (a) 264 km; (b) 292 km
