Two trains, train A and train B,weigh a total of 161 tons. Train A is heavier than train B. The difference of their weights is 125 tons. What is the weight of each train?

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Hossein Kalbasi asked Jan 23, 2023

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Two trains, train A and train B,weigh a total of 161 tons. Train A is heavier than train B. The difference of their weights is 125 tons. What is the weight of each train?

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Hossein Kalbasi asked Jan 23, 2023

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Answer:

Train A : 143 tons ; Train B : 18 tons

Explanation:

Call train A as A, train B as B

A + B = 161t
A - B = 125t

A = (161+125) : 2 = 143t
B = 143t - 125t = 18t

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