SOLUTION: Suppose the New York City and St. Louis railroad stations are 100 miles apart via the short route. A train leaves New York headed to St. Louis, traveling at 80 mph. Two hours later

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Question 995464: Suppose the New York City and St. Louis railroad stations are 100 miles apart via the short route. A train leaves New York headed to St. Louis, traveling at 80 mph. Two hours later a train leaves St. Louis headed pt New York City and it averages 60 mph, when they meet, which one is nearer St. Louis?
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Suppose the New York City and St. Louis railroad stations are 100 miles apart via the short route. A train leaves New York headed to St. Louis, traveling at 80 mph. Two hours later a train leaves St. Louis headed pt New York City and it averages 60 mph, when they meet, which one is nearer St. Louis?
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In 2 hours, the 1st train is in STL.