The distance between City L and City M was 820 km apart. A van travelled at an average speed of 94 km/h from City L to City M. At the same time, a convertible travelled at an average speed of 70 km/h from City M to City L. 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
= 94 + 70
= 164 km/h
Time taken for the van and the convertible to meet
= 820 ÷ 164
= 5 h
Difference in the speed between the van and the convertible
= 94 - 70
= 24 km/h
Distance that the van travelled further than the convertible
= 5 x 24
= 120 km
Answer(s): 120 km