Question

Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at a rate of 65 miles per hour. The westbound train travels at a rate of 85 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 210 miles apart?

Answer 1

time = 1 hour 24 minutes

Explanation:

Given that:

Eastbound train travels at a rate of 65 miles per hour

Westbound train travels at a rate of 85 miles per hour

So speed = 65 + 85 = 150 miles per hour

Total distance = 210 miles

We have to find the time

We know that

Distance = time * speed

OR

time = distance / speed

time = 210/150

time = 1.4 hours

Or it can be written as:

time = 1 hour 24 minutes

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