document.write( "Question 805322: Two trains, each of length 125 metre, are running in parallel tracks in opposite directions. One train is running in a speed 65 km/hour and they cross each other in 6 seconds. The speed of the other train is \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #485171 by mananth(16946) You can put this solution on YOUR website! to completely cross each other they have to travel 125+125=250 meters\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "=0.25 km\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "let the train speed be x \n" ); document.write( "combined speed = 65+x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "6 seconds = 6/3600 = 1/600 hours\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "t=d/r\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "0.25/(65+x)=1/600\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "600*0.25 = 65+x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "150=65+x \n" ); document.write( "x=150-65 \n" ); document.write( "x=85 mph\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |