SOLUTION: Two trains leave station 308 miles apart at the same time and travel towards each other. One train travels at 60 mph while the other travels at 80 mph how long will it take for two

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Question 1205179: Two trains leave station 308 miles apart at the same time and travel towards each other. One train travels at 60 mph while the other travels at 80 mph how long will it take for two trains to meet?
Answer by ikleyn(52771) About Me  (Show Source):
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They approach at the rate of  60+80 = 140 miles per hour.


Therefore, they will meet in  308%2F140 = 21%2F5 hours = 2 hours and 12 minutes.    ANSWER

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