At 5 a.m., Flynn and Cody left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 70 km/h and 52 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Flynn rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 70 km/h along the same route. Flynn and Cody met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Flynn covered when he met Cody on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Cody = 9 h
Time taken by Flynn = 9 - 2 = 7 h
Distance covered by Flynn when he met Cody
= 7 x 70
= 490 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Cody
= 9 x 52
= 468 km
Distance of the two parks
= (490 + 468) ÷ 2
= 958 ÷ 2
= 479 km
Answer(s): (a) 490 km; (b) 479 km