Question

Two trains started moving at the same time, train A from Boston to New York, and train B from New York to Boston. The distance between the train stations in New York and Boston is 240 miles. The average speed of train A is 60 mph, which is 3 4 of the average speed of train B.

How soon will the trains meet?

Answer 1

1.7

Explanation:

Answer 2

2 hours

Explanation:

Train B's speed: 4/3 × 60 = 80

Combined speed = 80 + 60 = 120

Time = 240/120 = 2