Question 1015965
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A "Local" train leaves a station and runs at an average rate of 35 mph. An hour and a half later an "Express" train leaves the station and travels at an average rate of 56 mph on a parallel track. How many hours after the Express train starts will the it overtake the Local? (in hours)
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See the lesson <A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/travel/Travel-and-Distance-problems.lesson>Travel and Distance problems</A> in this site, Problem 2.


This problem is very similar to your.


Consider it as a sample. Read it attentively.


Then solve your problem by substituting your data.