At 6 a.m., Peter and Jenson left Park S and drove towards Park T at average speeds of 96 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park T, Peter rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park S at an average speed of 96 km/h along the same route. Peter and Jenson met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Peter covered when he met Jenson on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jenson = 6 h
Time taken by Peter = 6 - 3 = 3 h
Distance covered by Peter when he met Jenson
= 3 x 96
= 288 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jenson
= 6 x 62
= 372 km
Distance of the two parks
= (288 + 372) ÷ 2
= 660 ÷ 2
= 330 km
Answer(s): (a) 288 km; (b) 330 km