SOLUTION: A train leaves New York for Boston, 200 miles away, at 3:00 P.M. and averages 40 mph. Another train leaves Boston for New York on an adjacent set of tracks at 5:00 P.M. and average

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Question 911685: A train leaves New York for Boston, 200 miles away, at 3:00 P.M. and averages 40 mph. Another train leaves Boston for New York on an adjacent set of tracks at 5:00 P.M. and averages 60 mph. At what time will the trains meet? (Round to the nearest minute.)
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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In that 1 hour(s) from 4 to 5 the first train has gone 40 miles
which gives it a head start of 40 miles
new distance 160
(40+60)*t=160
(100)*t=160
t=160/100
t=1.6 hours
1 hour
36.0 minutes
0 seconds
time =1:36:0
time =1:36 pm rounded
The trains meet at 6:36:00
The trains meet at 6:36 pm rounded