At 7 a.m., Will and Tom left Park K and drove towards Park L at average speeds of 75 km/h and 58 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park L, Will rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park K at an average speed of 75 km/h along the same route. Will and Tom met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Will covered when he met Tom on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Tom = 5 h
Time taken by Will = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Will when he met Tom
= 2 x 75
= 150 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Tom
= 5 x 58
= 290 km
Distance of the two parks
= (150 + 290) ÷ 2
= 440 ÷ 2
= 220 km
Answer(s): (a) 150 km; (b) 220 km
