Question

Two trains have to travel a distance of 300 miles. Train A goes at the speed of 50 mph and Train B goes at the speed of 60 mph. However, Train B leaves 1 hour later than Train A. When will the 2 trains meet?

Answer 1

Both trains would meet in 6 hours time.

Explanation:

Train A = 50 miles per hour

Train B = 60 miles per hour

Train B leaves 1 hour later than Train A: This means Train A started the journey first.

When will the 2 trains meet?

Both trains would meet when they both cover equal distance.

Distance = Speed * Time

First Hour

Train A = 50 miles

Train B = 0 miles

Second Hour

Train A = 100 miles

Train B = 60 miles

Third Hour

Train A = 150 miles

Train B = 120 miles

Fourth Hour

Train A = 200 miles

Train B = 180 miles

Fifth Hour

Train A = 250 miles

Train B = 240 miles

Sixth Hour

Train A = 300 miles

Train B = 300 miles

Both trains would meet in 6 hours time.