The distance between City M and City N was 700 km apart. A van travelled at an average speed of 93 km/h from City M to City N. At the same time, a car travelled at an average speed of 82 km/h from City N to City M. How much further did the van travel than the car when the van met the car on the way?
Combined speed of the van and the car
= 93 + 82
= 175 km/h
Time taken for the van and the car to meet
= 700 ÷ 175
= 4 h
Difference in the speed between the van and the car
= 93 - 82
= 11 km/h
Distance that the van travelled further than the car
= 4 x 11
= 44 km
Answer(s): 44 km