SOLUTION: two trains leave the same station traveling in opposite directions. one leaves at noon and travels at a rate of 85 mph. the other leaves at 1 p.m. and travels at 95 mph. if they co

Question 1078963: two trains leave the same station traveling in opposite directions. one leaves at noon and travels at a rate of 85 mph. the other leaves at 1 p.m. and travels at 95 mph. if they continue to travel in opposite directions at the rates given, how far apart are the trains at 4 p.m.?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

                   SPEED        TIME(quantity)     DISTANCE
left Noon           85           4                 
left 1PM            95           3                 
Total (by 4PM)                                      625

Trains are 625 miles apart by 4 PM.
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