SOLUTION: Two trains are traveling on parallel tracks. One is a freight train and the other is a passenger train. The freight train travels at 25mph. If the freight train is 280 miles ahead
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Question 977824: Two trains are traveling on parallel tracks. One is a freight train and the other is a passenger train. The freight train travels at 25mph. If the freight train is 280 miles ahead of the passenger train and the passenger train is traveling at 60 mph , how long will the passenger train take to catch up with the freight train? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Algebraic solution
t*(60-25)=280
t*35=280
t=280/35
t=8 hours
check
8(60-25)=280
8(35)=280
280=280
ok
280 25 60 0 0
Gaining speed 60-25= 35 mph
Headstart 280 =280 miles
Time to catch up =8 hours
Time to catch up =480 minutes
