The distance between City B and City C was 890 km apart. A van travelled at an average speed of 95 km/h from City B to City C. At the same time, a convertible travelled at an average speed of 83 km/h from City C to City B. How much further did the van travel than the convertible when the van met the convertible on the way?
Combined speed of the van and the convertible
= 95 + 83
= 178 km/h
Time taken for the van and the convertible to meet
= 890 ÷ 178
= 5 h
Difference in the speed between the van and the convertible
= 95 - 83
= 12 km/h
Distance that the van travelled further than the convertible
= 5 x 12
= 60 km
Answer(s): 60 km