The distance between City U and City V was 880 km apart. A van travelled at an average speed of 94 km/h from City U to City V. At the same time, a convertible travelled at an average speed of 82 km/h from City V to City U. 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 + 82
= 176 km/h
Time taken for the van and the convertible to meet
= 880 ÷ 176
= 5 h
Difference in the speed between the van and the convertible
= 94 - 82
= 12 km/h
Distance that the van travelled further than the convertible
= 5 x 12
= 60 km
Answer(s): 60 km