The distance between City M and City N was 720 km apart. A van travelled at an average speed of 93 km/h from City M to City N. At the same time, a convertible travelled at an average speed of 87 km/h from City N to City M. 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
= 93 + 87
= 180 km/h
Time taken for the van and the convertible to meet
= 720 ÷ 180
= 4 h
Difference in the speed between the van and the convertible
= 93 - 87
= 6 km/h
Distance that the van travelled further than the convertible
= 4 x 6
= 24 km
Answer(s): 24 km