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A passenger train's speed is 60 mi/h, and a freight train's speed is 40 mi/h. the passenger train travels the same distance in 1.5 h
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: Hi, I need help with the following question:
A passenger train's speed is 60 mi/h, and a freight train's speed is 40 mi/h. the passenger train travels the same distance in 1.5 h less time than the freight train. How long does each train take to make the trip?
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Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60(T-1.5)=40*T
60T-90=40T
60T-40T=90
20T=90
T=90/20
T=4.5 HOURS IS THE TIME FOR THE FREIGHT TRAIN.
4.5-1.5=3 HOURS FOR THE PASSENGER TRAIN.
PROOF
60*3=40*4.5
180=180
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