SOLUTION: A train leaves Los Angles headed for San Francisco traveling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves San Francisco headed for Los Angles at the same time as

Question 256472: A train leaves Los Angles headed for San Francisco traveling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves San Francisco headed for Los Angles at the same time as the first train. The train leaving San Francisco is traveling at an average speed of 40 miles per hour. Both trains are traveling the same route. How far apart will the two trains be one hour before they meet?
Answer by Greenfinch(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The trains are approaching at 40 + 60 = 100 mph. One hour before they meet they will be 100 miles apart.
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