SOLUTION: 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 sta
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Question 223035: 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 2:15 P.M. If train B passes the same station at 2:30 P.M., at what time will train B catch up to train A?
When will train B catch up with train A? Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! train A is 10 miles ahead of train B
train B is overtaking at 8 mph
10/8=1.25 hrs=1hr 15 min it takes B to catch A
2:30+1 hr 15 min=3:45 pm
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