SOLUTION: A train (a) travels from p to q at a rate of 24.5 km/h. After it has been gone 1.4 hours, an express train (x) leaves p for q traveling at 84.5 km/h, and reaches q 1.4 hours ahead

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Question 855312: A train (a) travels from p to q at a rate of 24.5 km/h. After it has been gone 1.4 hours, an express train (x) leaves p for q traveling at 84.5 km/h, and reaches q 1.4 hours ahead of the first train. Find the distance from p to q and the time by the express train.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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84.5*(t-2.8)=d,
24.5*t=d
d=96.6117, t=3.94333 f=1.14333