Question

Two train leave stations 210 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 80 miles per hour while the other traves a 70miles per hout. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?___ hours Do not do any rounding

Answer 1

SOLUTION

At the same time t,

Train 1 would have covered a distance of 80t, since distance = average speed x time.

Train 2 would have covered a distance of 70t.

Now both added should give 210 miles

That is 80t + 70t = 210

150t = 210

t = 210/150

t = 1.4 hours