SOLUTION: Two trains leave stations 468 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 85 miles per hour while the other travels at 95 miles per

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Question 900076: Two trains leave stations
468
miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at
85
miles per hour while the other travels at
95
miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two trains leave stations
468
miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at
85
miles per hour while the other travels at
95
miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet
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Closing speed:: 85 + 95 mph = 180 mph
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Ans:: time = distance/rate = 468/180 = 2.6 hrs = 2 hrs 36 minutes
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Cheers,
Stan H.