Question 206759
Train A and train B are traveling on parallel tracks, going in the same direction. Train A is going 60mph and train B is going 80mph. Train A passes a station at 5:15pm. If train B passes the same station as 5:27pm, what time will train B catch up to train A?
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From 515 to 527 is 12 minutes = 0.2 hours.
Train A will be 60mph * 0.2 hour = 12 miles ahead when Train B passes the station.
Train B is gaining on train A at 20 mph (80-60).
12 miles/20 mph = 0.6 hours = 36 minutes
5:27 + 0:36 = 6:03