SOLUTION: A train leaves a station and travels north at a speed of 75 mph. Two hours​ later, a second train leaves on a parallel track and travels north at
105 mph. How far from the
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Question 1087170: A train leaves a station and travels north at a speed of 75 mph. Two hours later, a second train leaves on a parallel track and travels north at
105 mph. How far from the station will they meet? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A train leaves a station and travels north at a speed of 75 mph. Two hours later, a second train leaves on a parallel track and travels north at
105 mph. How far from the station will they meet?
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In 2 hours, the 1st train is 150 miles away.
The 2nd train "gains on" the 1st at 105-75 = 30 mi/hr.
It overtakes the 1st train in 150/30 hours.
