SOLUTION: A train left the station at 9 AM travelling at 50mph. At 11 PM an airplane left the same station in the same direction at 175mph. At what time did the airplane overtake the train?

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Question 550807: A train left the station at 9 AM travelling at 50mph. At 11 PM an airplane left the same station in the same direction at 175mph. At what time did the airplane overtake the train?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the train has a 700 mi head start (50 * 14)

the plane closes the distance at 125 mph (175 - 50)