SOLUTION: Two trains on the same track are 3,200 kilometers apart. They each leave their stations at the same time as they race toward each other. Train A moves at a constant speed of 60 kph

Question 847013: Two trains on the same track are 3,200 kilometers apart. They each leave their stations at the same time as they race toward each other. Train A moves at a constant speed of 60 kph and the train B moves at a constant speed of 85 kph. How long will it take for the two trains to meet? How far will each train have traveled? Use your mind please.
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, richwmiller, Alex Jordan:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rate*Time=Distance.
Fill a data table:

___________________speed________time________distance
A_Slow Train_________60_________t___________60t
B_Fast Train_________85_________t___________85t
TOTAL_______________________________________3200

Solve the equation, for t.
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60t+85t=3200
145t=3200
t=22.06 hours
60*22.06
85*22.06
Answer by Alex Jordan(2)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Okay, um, this will equal 14. How do I know? Please, everybody is smart.
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