document.write( "Question 266146: A freight train leaves a station at 7 A.M and travels North at 40 mph. At 5 A.M, a passanger train leaves on a parallel track and travels North at 80 mph. How long will it take the passanger train to overtake the freigh train? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #195564 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A freight train leaves a station at 7 A.M and travels North at 40 mph. At 5 A.M, a passanger train leaves on a parallel track and travels North at 80 mph. How long will it take the passanger train to overtake the freigh train? \n" ); document.write( "----------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Assuming this is the same day: \n" ); document.write( "---------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "The passenger train is 160 miles away, and leaving the freight train behind at 40 mph (80-40). \n" ); document.write( " |