SOLUTION: two trains are 225 miles apart and traving in opposite direction on parallel and adjacent tracks if the eastbound train averages 50 miles per hour and the westbound train averages

Question 208555: two trains are 225 miles apart and traving in opposite direction on parallel and adjacent tracks if the eastbound train averages 50 miles per hour and the westbound train averages 40 miles per hour how long will it take before they pass each other

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two trains are 225 miles apart and traving in opposite direction on parallel and adjacent tracks if the eastbound train averages 50 miles per hour and the westbound train averages 40 miles per hour how long will it take before they pass each other
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Assuming they're approaching:
they approach at the sum of their speeds, = 40+50 = 90 mph
225 miles/90 mph = 2.5 hours
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