document.write( "Question 235390: trains 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 100 miles per hour. train a passes a station at 3:10 pm. If train B passes the same station at 3:22 pm at what time will train b catch up to a.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #173403 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! trains 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 100 miles per hour. train a passes a station at 3:10 pm. If train B passes the same station at 3:22 pm at what time will train b catch up to a. \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "---------------------- \n" ); document.write( "In the 12 mins from 310 to 322, train a goes 16 miles (80 * 1/5 hour) \n" ); document.write( "Train B gains on train A at 20 mph (100 - 80) \n" ); document.write( "16/20 = 4/5 hours = 48 minutes \n" ); document.write( "322 + 48 = 4:10 PM \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |