At 6 a.m., Nick and Neave left Park Q and drove towards Park R at average speeds of 71 km/h and 63 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park R, Nick rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park Q at an average speed of 71 km/h along the same route. Nick and Neave met each other on their way at 2 p.m.
- How far had Nick covered when he met Neave on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Neave = 8 h
Time taken by Nick = 8 - 2 = 6 h
Distance covered by Nick when he met Neave
= 6 x 71
= 426 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Neave
= 8 x 63
= 504 km
Distance of the two parks
= (426 + 504) ÷ 2
= 930 ÷ 2
= 465 km
Answer(s): (a) 426 km; (b) 465 km