At 8 a.m., Glen and Seth left Park K and drove towards Park L at average speeds of 88 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park L, Glen rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park K at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Glen and Seth met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Glen covered when he met Seth on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Seth = 5 h
Time taken by Glen = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Glen when he met Seth
= 3 x 88
= 264 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Seth
= 5 x 54
= 270 km
Distance of the two parks
= (264 + 270) ÷ 2
= 534 ÷ 2
= 267 km
Answer(s): (a) 264 km; (b) 267 km