Question 214961
Train A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling at 80 miles per hour and train B is traveling at 84 miles per hour. Train A passes a station at 6:25pm. If train B passes the same station at 6:55pm., at what time will train B catch up to train A?
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6:25 PM = 1855
In 1/2 hour from 1825 to 1855, train A goes 40 miles (80 mph * 1/2 hour)
Train B gains on Train A at 4 mph (84-80)
40 miles at 4 mph = 10 hours
1855 + 1000 = 0455
4:55 AM