At 7 a.m., Paul and Jeremy left Park E and drove towards Park F at average speeds of 91 km/h and 52 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park F, Paul rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park E at an average speed of 91 km/h along the same route. Paul and Jeremy met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Paul covered when he met Jeremy on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Jeremy = 5 h
Time taken by Paul = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Paul when he met Jeremy
= 2 x 91
= 182 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Jeremy
= 5 x 52
= 260 km
Distance of the two parks
= (182 + 260) ÷ 2
= 442 ÷ 2
= 221 km
Answer(s): (a) 182 km; (b) 221 km
