document.write( "Question 298580: A train leaves Watsonville at noon traveling north at 44 mph. One hour later, another train, going 52 mph, travels north on a parallel track. How many hours will the second train travel before it overtakes the first train? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #214735 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! The 1st train is 44 miles away. \n" ); document.write( "The 2nd train gains on it at 8 mph \n" ); document.write( "44/8 = 5.5 hours \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |