At 7 a.m., Zane and Will left Park U and drove towards Park V at average speeds of 88 km/h and 52 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park V, Zane rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park U at an average speed of 88 km/h along the same route. Zane and Will met each other on their way at 12 noon.
- How far had Zane covered when he met Will on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Will = 5 h
Time taken by Zane = 5 - 2 = 3 h
Distance covered by Zane when he met Will
= 3 x 88
= 264 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Will
= 5 x 52
= 260 km
Distance of the two parks
= (264 + 260) ÷ 2
= 524 ÷ 2
= 262 km
Answer(s): (a) 264 km; (b) 262 km
