document.write( "Question 439044: Trains A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling at 40 miles per hour and train B is traveling at 48 miles per hour. Train A passes a station at 12:20 PM. If train B passes the same station at 12:35 PM, at what time will train B catch up to train A? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #303494 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x/40=x/48+1/4 \n" ); document.write( "Multiply both sides by 480 \n" ); document.write( "12x=10x+120 \n" ); document.write( "2x=120 \n" ); document.write( "x=60 \n" ); document.write( "They meet up 60/40 hours later, or 1:50. \n" ); document.write( " |