Question

Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The westbound train travels at 115 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 336 miles apart? Do not do any rounding.

Answer 1

It will take 1.6 hours for the two trains to be 336 miles apart.

Step by step explanation:

Given that:

Speed of eastbound train = 95 miles per hour

Speed of westbound train = 115 miles per hour

Combined speed = 95+115 = 210 miles

Distance = 336 miles

`Speed = (Distance)/(Time)\\\\210 = (336)/(Time)\\\\Time = (336)/(210)\\\\Time = 1.6\ hours`

Hence,

It will take 1.6 hours for the two trains to be 336 miles apart.