At 5 a.m., Jenson and Tom left Park V and drove towards Park W at average speeds of 74 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park W, Jenson rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park V at an average speed of 74 km/h along the same route. Jenson and Tom met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Jenson covered when he met Tom on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Tom = 7 h
Time taken by Jenson = 7 - 2 = 5 h
Distance covered by Jenson when he met Tom
= 5 x 74
= 370 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Tom
= 7 x 62
= 434 km
Distance of the two parks
= (370 + 434) ÷ 2
= 804 ÷ 2
= 402 km
Answer(s): (a) 370 km; (b) 402 km
