At 5 a.m., Asher and Simon left Park M and drove towards Park N at average speeds of 81 km/h and 59 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park N, Asher rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park M at an average speed of 81 km/h along the same route. Asher and Simon met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Asher covered when he met Simon on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Simon = 7 h
Time taken by Asher = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Asher when he met Simon
= 5 x 81
= 405 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Simon
= 7 x 59
= 413 km
Distance of the two parks
= (405 + 413) ÷ 2
= 818 ÷ 2
= 409 km
Answer(s): (a) 405 km; (b) 409 km
