At 7 a.m., Fabian and Sam left Park R and drove towards Park S at average speeds of 98 km/h and 52 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park S, Fabian rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park R at an average speed of 98 km/h along the same route. Fabian and Sam met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Fabian covered when he met Sam on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Sam = 5 h
Time taken by Fabian = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Fabian when he met Sam
= 3 x 98
= 294 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Sam
= 5 x 52
= 260 km
Distance of the two parks
= (294 + 260) ÷ 2
= 554 ÷ 2
= 277 km
Answer(s): (a) 294 km; (b) 277 km
