SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at 80 miles per hour. The westbound train travels at 90 mile

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Question 1066483: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at
80
miles per hour. The westbound train travels at
90
miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be
408
miles apart?
Answer by ikleyn(52832) About Me  (Show Source):
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408%2F%2880%2B90%29 = 408%2F170 hours = 2 68%2F170 hours = 2 4%2F10 hours = 2 hours 24 minutes.