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Question 527605: Two trains leave stations 392 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 75 miles per hour while the other travels at 65 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two trains leave stations 392 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 75 miles per hour while the other travels at 65 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?
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Closing speed is (75+65) = 140 mph
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Closing time = distance/rate = 392/140 = 2.8 hrs = 2hr 48minutes
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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