SOLUTION: A train leaves NY going 70 MPH, a Train leaves boston going 65 MPH. the total distance is 250 mi. At what point wil they meet?

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Question 1015201: A train leaves NY going 70 MPH, a Train leaves boston going 65 MPH. the total distance is 250 mi. At what point wil they meet?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, fractalier:
Answer by ikleyn(52903) About Me  (Show Source):
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Are they going towards each other?


Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming they are traveling toward each each other, they consume (70 + 65) = 135 miles of the distance between them each hour.
Couple of ways to finish the problem...here's one...
To cover the 250 miles, it would take them 250/130 = 25/13 hours.
The NY train covers 70(25/13) = 134.6 miles from NY is where they meet...