At 7 a.m., Asher and Oliver left Park L and drove towards Park M at average speeds of 93 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park M, Asher rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park L at an average speed of 93 km/h along the same route. Asher and Oliver met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Asher covered when he met Oliver on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Oliver = 5 h
Time taken by Asher = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Asher when he met Oliver
= 3 x 93
= 279 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Oliver
= 5 x 53
= 265 km
Distance of the two parks
= (279 + 265) ÷ 2
= 544 ÷ 2
= 272 km
Answer(s): (a) 279 km; (b) 272 km
