At 7 a.m., Perry and Gabriel left Park M and drove towards Park N at average speeds of 87 km/h and 59 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park N, Perry rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park M at an average speed of 87 km/h along the same route. Perry and Gabriel met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Perry covered when he met Gabriel on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Gabriel = 5 h
Time taken by Perry = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Perry when he met Gabriel
= 3 x 87
= 261 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Gabriel
= 5 x 59
= 295 km
Distance of the two parks
= (261 + 295) ÷ 2
= 556 ÷ 2
= 278 km
Answer(s): (a) 261 km; (b) 278 km
