At 6 a.m., Owen and Carl left Park Q and drove towards Park R at average speeds of 96 km/h and 63 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park R, Owen rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park Q at an average speed of 96 km/h along the same route. Owen and Carl met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Owen covered when he met Carl on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Carl = 6 h
Time taken by Owen = 6 - 2 = 4 h
Distance covered by Owen when he met Carl
= 4 x 96
= 384 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Carl
= 6 x 63
= 378 km
Distance of the two parks
= (384 + 378) ÷ 2
= 762 ÷ 2
= 381 km
Answer(s): (a) 384 km; (b) 381 km