Question

Two trains leave stations 228 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 85 miles per hour while the other travels at 105 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?

Answer 1

`\text{It will take 1.2 hours for the trains to meet.}`

Explanation

The distance is represented by the following equation:

`d=\text{speed}\cdot\text{time}`

Collectively the trains travel at 105+85=190 miles per hour. Therefore,

`\begin{gathered} 228=190\cdot\text{time} \\ \text{time}=(228)/(190) \\ \text{time}=1.2\text{ hours} \\ \text{ It will take 1.2 hours for the trains to meet.} \end{gathered}`