document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=328438>Question 328438</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The speed of train A is 8mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 230 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 270 miles. Find the speed of both trains. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "TRAIN A: 230=(R-8)T<BR>\n" );
document.write( "T=230/(5-8)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "TRAIN B: 270=RT<BR>\n" );
document.write( "T=270/R<BR>\n" );
document.write( "230/(R-8)=270/R CROSS MULTIPLY.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "270(R-8)=230R<BR>\n" );
document.write( "270R-2,160=230R<BR>\n" );
document.write( "270R-230R=2,160<BR>\n" );
document.write( "40R=2,160<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R=2,160/40<BR>\n" );
document.write( "54 MPH FOR TRAIN B.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "PROOF:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "230/(54-8)=270/54<BR>\n" );
document.write( "230/46=270/54<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5=5<BR>\n" );
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