document.write( "Question 1102650: It takes a passenger train 2 hr less time than it takes a freight train to make the trip from paradise to boggstown. The passenger train averages 69 km/h, while the freight train averages 46 km/h. Find the distance from paradise to boggstown. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #717355 by josgarithmetic(39623) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "                  SPEED    TIME    DISTANCE\r\n" );
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document.write( "Passengertrain     69            d\r\n" );
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document.write( "Freighttrain       46            d\r\n" );
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document.write( "Difference                 2\r\n" );
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"d%281%2F46-1%2F69%29=2\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solution process could be easier if you recognize the simple ratio of the two speeds. \n" ); document.write( "

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