At 5 a.m., Owen and Caden left Park M and drove towards Park N at average speeds of 94 km/h and 64 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park N, Owen rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park M at an average speed of 94 km/h along the same route. Owen and Caden met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Caden on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Caden = 8 h
Time taken by Owen = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Caden
= 6 x 94
= 564 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Caden
= 8 x 64
= 512 km
Distance of the two parks
= (564 + 512) ÷ 2
= 1076 ÷ 2
= 538 km
Answer(s): (a) 564 km; (b) 538 km