SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at
95
miles per hour. The westbound train travels at
85
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95
miles per hour. The westbound train travels at
85
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Question 1031624: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at
95
miles per hour. The westbound train travels at
85
miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be
216
miles apart?
Do not do any rounding
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Add the two speeds together
= 180
Divide distance by 180
216/180 = 1.2 = 1 hour 12 minutes
Proof:
Eastbound train: Distance = Time x Speed
Eastbound = 114 miles
West bound train: Distance = Time x Speed
Westbound = 102 miles.
Added together = 216 miles.
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