Question

A train left Podunk and traveled north at 75 km/h. Two hours later, another train left Podunk and traveled in the same direction at 100 km/h. How many hours had the first train traveled when the second train overtook it?​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 hours

Steps:

Train 1:

Hours: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Miles: 75, 150, 225, 300, 375, 450, 525, 600

Train 2:

Hours: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Miles: 0, 0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600