The distance between City M and City N was 840 km apart. A convertible travelled at an average speed of 88 km/h from City M to City N. At the same time, a van travelled at an average speed of 80 km/h from City N to City M. How much further did the convertible travel than the van when the convertible met the van on the way?
Combined speed of the convertible and the van
= 88 + 80
= 168 km/h
Time taken for the convertible and the van to meet
= 840 ÷ 168
= 5 h
Difference in the speed between the convertible and the van
= 88 - 80
= 8 km/h
Distance that the convertible travelled further than the van
= 5 x 8
= 40 km
Answer(s): 40 km