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 439044: 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 12:20 PM. If train B passes the same station at 12:35 PM, at what time will train B catch up to train A? Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x/40=x/48+1/4
Multiply both sides by 480
12x=10x+120
2x=120
x=60
They meet up 60/40 hours later, or 1:50.
