document.write( "Question 206759: Train A and train B are traveling on parallel tracks, going in the same direction. Train A is going 60mph and train B is going 80mph. Train A passes a station at 5:15pm. If train B passes the same station as 5:27pm, what time will train B catch up to train A? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #156290 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Train A and train B are traveling on parallel tracks, going in the same direction. Train A is going 60mph and train B is going 80mph. Train A passes a station at 5:15pm. If train B passes the same station as 5:27pm, what time will train B catch up to train A? \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "From 515 to 527 is 12 minutes = 0.2 hours. \n" ); document.write( "Train A will be 60mph * 0.2 hour = 12 miles ahead when Train B passes the station. \n" ); document.write( "Train B is gaining on train A at 20 mph (80-60). \n" ); document.write( "12 miles/20 mph = 0.6 hours = 36 minutes \n" ); document.write( "5:27 + 0:36 = 6:03 \n" ); document.write( " |