At 7 a.m., Caden and Seth left Park H and drove towards Park J at average speeds of 93 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park J, Caden rested for 3 hours. He then headed back for Park H at an average speed of 93 km/h along the same route. Caden and Seth met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Caden 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 Caden = 5 - 3 = 2 h
Distance covered by Caden when he met Seth
= 2 x 93
= 186 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Seth
= 5 x 54
= 270 km
Distance of the two parks
= (186 + 270) ÷ 2
= 456 ÷ 2
= 228 km
Answer(s): (a) 186 km; (b) 228 km
