document.write( "Question 211364: train a and b are travelling in the same direction on parallel tracks. train a is travelling at 60 mph and train b at 70 mph. train a passes a station at 7:25 pm. If train b passes the same station at 7:55 pm at what time will train b catch up with train a\" \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #159722 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! train a and b are travelling in the same direction on parallel tracks. train a is travelling at 60 mph and train b at 70 mph. train a passes a station at 7:25 pm. If train b passes the same station at 7:55 pm at what time will train b catch up with train a\" \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "In the 1/2 hour before train B passes the station, train A goes 30 miles (60 mph for 1/2 hour). \n" ); document.write( "Train B is gaining on Train A at 10 mph (70 - 60). To gain the 30 miles at 10 mph will take 3 hours (30/10). \n" ); document.write( "755 + 3 = 10:55 PM \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |