At 7 a.m., Asher and Tim left Park B and drove towards Park C at average speeds of 77 km/h and 59 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park C, Asher rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park B at an average speed of 77 km/h along the same route. Asher and Tim met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Asher covered when he met Tim on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Tim = 5 h
Time taken by Asher = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Asher when he met Tim
= 3 x 77
= 231 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Tim
= 5 x 59
= 295 km
Distance of the two parks
= (231 + 295) ÷ 2
= 526 ÷ 2
= 263 km
Answer(s): (a) 231 km; (b) 263 km
