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Train a travels in 840 miles in 7.5 hours. Train b travels 1080 miles in 9 hours. Which train was traveling at the fastest speed, and what was that speed?
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Train a travels in 840 miles in 7.5 hours. Train b travels 1080 miles in 9 hours. Which train was traveling at the fastest speed, and what was that speed?

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Answer:

Train B is traveling faster at a speed of 120 MPH

How to solve:

Train A is 840/7.5 = 112 which is the MPH so its 112 MPH

Train B is 1080/9 = 120 MPH

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