At 7 a.m., Dylan and Neave left Park C and drove towards Park D at average speeds of 87 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park D, Dylan rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park C at an average speed of 87 km/h along the same route. Dylan and Neave met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Dylan covered when he met Neave on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Neave = 5 h
Time taken by Dylan = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Dylan when he met Neave
= 3 x 87
= 261 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Neave
= 5 x 53
= 265 km
Distance of the two parks
= (261 + 265) ÷ 2
= 526 ÷ 2
= 263 km
Answer(s): (a) 261 km; (b) 263 km
