At 7 a.m., Jenson and Fabian left Park Q and drove towards Park R at average speeds of 89 km/h and 65 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park R, Jenson rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park Q at an average speed of 89 km/h along the same route. Jenson and Fabian met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Jenson covered when he met Fabian on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Fabian = 5 h
Time taken by Jenson = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Jenson when he met Fabian
= 3 x 89
= 267 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Fabian
= 5 x 65
= 325 km
Distance of the two parks
= (267 + 325) ÷ 2
= 592 ÷ 2
= 296 km
Answer(s): (a) 267 km; (b) 296 km
