document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1158063>Question 1158063</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A train leaves toronto to Montreal travelling (60km)/(h ) a second train leaves toronto heading for Montreal half an hour later at (75km)/(h) how long will it take for the second train to catch up to the first train? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "In the half hour before the second train starts, the first train travels (60)(1/2) = 30 km.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The second train catches up to the first train at a rate of (75-60)=15km/hr.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The number of hours it takes the second train to catch up to the first is 30/15 = 2.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "ANSWER< 2 hours<br><BR>\n" );
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