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Let's assume that the distance between points A and B is represented by "d" kilometers.
We can calculate the time taken by the first car to reach the meeting point using the formula:
Time = Distance / Speed
For the first car traveling at 59 kmph, the time taken to reach the meeting point is:
Time taken by first car = d / 59
Similarly, for the second car traveling at 60 kmph, the time taken to reach the meeting point is:
Time taken by second car = d / 60
Since they both reach the meeting point at the same time, we can equate the two expressions:
d / 59 = d / 60
To simplify the equation, we can cross-multiply:
60d = 59d
Now, let's consider the additional information given: the second car has traveled 120 km more than the first car when they meet. We can incorporate this information into the equation:
60d = 59d + 120
Simplifying further:
d = 120
Therefore, the distance between points A and B is 120 kilometers.