SOLUTION: Train A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. A is running 40 mph and Bis running 48 mph. A passes the station at 9:10am and B passes the station at 9:25a

SOLUTION: Train A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. A is running 40 mph and Bis running 48 mph. A passes the station at 9:10am and B passes the station at 9:25a

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Question 469550: Train A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. A is running 40 mph and Bis running 48 mph. A passes the station at 9:10am and B passes the station at 9:25am. What time will B catch up with A?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48n=40(n+1/4)
48n=40n+10
8n=10
n=10/8=5/4 hours=10:40
5/4(48)=60
5/4(40)+1/4(40)=50+10=60..
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