At 9 a.m., Cole and Reggie left Park V and drove towards Park W at average speeds of 89 km/h and 53 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Park W, Cole rested for 2 hours. He then headed back for Park V at an average speed of 89 km/h along the same route. Cole and Reggie met each other on their way at 1 p.m.
- How far had Cole covered when he met Reggie on the way?
- How far apart were the two parks?
(a)
Time taken by Reggie = 4 h
Time taken by Cole = 4 - 2 = 2 h
Distance covered by Cole when he met Reggie
= 2 x 89
= 178 km
(b)
Distance travelled by Reggie
= 4 x 53
= 212 km
Distance of the two parks
= (178 + 212) ÷ 2
= 390 ÷ 2
= 195 km
Answer(s): (a) 178 km; (b) 195 km