At 3.20 p.m., Dana and Paul left Hotel K for Hotel L at average speeds of 100 km/h and 63 km/h respectively. Upon reaching Hotel L, Dana rested for 10 minutes. She then headed back for Hotel K at an average speed of 100 km/h along the same route. Paul and Dana met each other on their way at 7 p.m.
- How much more distance had Dana covered than Paul when they met on their way?
- How far apart were Hotel K and Hotel L? Express your answer in mixed number.
(a)
Duration from 3.20 p.m. to 7 p.m. = 3 h 40 min = 3
23 h
Duration from 3.20 p.m. to 7 p.m. without 10 min rest = 3 h 30 min = 3
12 h
60 min = 1 h
40 min =
4060 =
23 h
30 min =
3060 =
12 h
Distance covered by Dana
= 100 x 3
12= 100 x
72 = 350 km
Distance covered by Paul
= 63 x 3
12= 63 x
72= 231 km
Distance that Dana covered more than Paul
= 350 - 231
= 119 km
(b)
Distance between Hotel K and Hotel L
= (350 + 231) ÷ 2
= 581 ÷ 2
= 290
12 km
Answer(s): (a) 119 km; (b) 290
12 km