Question

(PLEASE HELP)

Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 55 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 208 miles apart?

Do not do any rounding.

Answer 1

1.6 hours or 1 hour 36 minutes.

Explanation:

The rate at which the trains are moving apart is 55 + 75 = 130 mph.

Speed = distance / time so:

130 = 208 / t

130t = 208

t = 1.6 hours.