SOLUTION: A train and car leave the same point and go along the same path. The car travels at 50 mph and the train travels at 35 mph. What time will the car be 30 miles ahead of the train?

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Question 49742: A train and car leave the same point and go along the same path.
The car travels at 50 mph and the train travels at 35 mph. What time will the car be 30 miles ahead of the train?

Thanks,
Chez
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
speed = v
cv*time=tv+30 miles
cv=50 and tv=35
so
50*time=35*time+30
15t=30
t=2
Hence, in 2 hours the car will be 30 miles ahead of the train.
Paul.