document.write( "Question 214961: Train A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling at 80 miles per hour and train B is traveling at 84 miles per hour. Train A passes a station at 6:25pm. If train B passes the same station at 6:55pm., at what time will train B catch up to train A? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #162422 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Train A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling at 80 miles per hour and train B is traveling at 84 miles per hour. Train A passes a station at 6:25pm. If train B passes the same station at 6:55pm., at what time will train B catch up to train A? \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "6:25 PM = 1855 \n" ); document.write( "In 1/2 hour from 1825 to 1855, train A goes 40 miles (80 mph * 1/2 hour) \n" ); document.write( "Train B gains on Train A at 4 mph (84-80) \n" ); document.write( "40 miles at 4 mph = 10 hours \n" ); document.write( "1855 + 1000 = 0455 \n" ); document.write( "4:55 AM \n" ); document.write( " |