Question

A freight train leaves a station at noon traveling at 30 mph. A passenger train leaves 1 hour later traveling at 50 mph. At what time will the passenger train overtake the freight train?

What is a reasonable answer? Do not solve.

A) 2
1
2
hours
B) 2:30 pm
C) 45 mph
D) 75 miles

Answer 1

2:30

Explanation:

Answer 2

t=2.5 hours after the freight train leaves the station they will meet.

Explanation:

30t = 50 (t - 1)

30t = 50t - 50

30t - 50t = -50

-20t = -50

t= -50/-20

Therefor, t=2.5 hours after the freight train leaves the station they will meet.