The distance between City Y and City Z was 790 km apart. A van travelled at an average speed of 82 km/h from City Y to City Z. At the same time, a convertible travelled at an average speed of 76 km/h from City Z to City Y. 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
= 82 + 76
= 158 km/h
Time taken for the van and the convertible to meet
= 790 ÷ 158
= 5 h
Difference in the speed between the van and the convertible
= 82 - 76
= 6 km/h
Distance that the van travelled further than the convertible
= 5 x 6
= 30 km
Answer(s): 30 km