SOLUTION: A motorist driving at 100km/h can go from Wilton to Stockton in 2 hours less time than can a train which averages 75 km/h. How far apart are the two towns?

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Question 212373: A motorist driving at 100km/h can go from Wilton to Stockton in 2 hours less time than can a train which averages 75 km/h. How far apart are the two towns?
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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distance=speed*time
so time=distance/speed
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Let x=distance between the two towns
2%2B+x%2F100=x%2F75
%28x%2B200%29%2F100=x%2F75
3%28x%2B200%29=4x
4x=3x%2B600
x=600 km