At 6 a.m., Peter and George left Park X and drove towards Park Y at average speeds of 84 km/h and 60 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Y, Peter rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park X at an average speed of 84 km/h along the same route. Peter and George met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Peter covered when he met George on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by George = 6 h
Time taken by Peter = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Peter when he met George
= 4 x 84
= 336 km
(b)
Distance travelled by George
= 6 x 60
= 360 km
Distance of the two parks
= (336 + 360) ÷ 2
= 696 ÷ 2
= 348 km
Answer(s): (a) 336 km; (b) 348 km