At 5 a.m., Tom and Reggie left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 70 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Tom rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 70 km/h along the same route. Tom and Reggie met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Tom covered when he met Reggie on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Reggie = 8 h
Time taken by Tom = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Tom when he met Reggie
= 6 x 70
= 420 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Reggie
= 8 x 62
= 496 km
Distance of the two parks
= (420 + 496) ÷ 2
= 916 ÷ 2
= 458 km
Answer(s): (a) 420 km; (b) 458 km