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Two trains leave stations 156 miles apart the same time and travel toward each other. one train travels at 55 miles per hour other travels 75 miles per hour. how long will it take for the two trains to
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Two trains leave stations 156 miles apart the same time and travel toward each other. one train travels at 55 miles per hour other travels 75 miles per hour. how long will it take for the two trains to meet?

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the distance between them is 156 miles
in an hour the trains will reduce the distance with 55+75=130 miles
1 hour ....... 130 miles
x....................156 miles
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x=156/130=1,2 hours
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