At 7 a.m., Neave and Perry left Park P and drove towards Park Q at average speeds of 97 km/h and 62 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park Q, Neave rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park P at an average speed of 97 km/h along the same route. Neave and Perry met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Neave covered when he met Perry on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Perry = 5 h
Time taken by Neave = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Neave when he met Perry
= 2 x 97
= 194 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Perry
= 5 x 62
= 310 km
Distance of the two parks
= (194 + 310) ÷ 2
= 504 ÷ 2
= 252 km
Answer(s): (a) 194 km; (b) 252 km
