Trains A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling 40 miles per hour. Train B is traveling 48 miles an hour. Train A passes a station at 10:25 pm. If train B passes the same station at 10:55 pm, at what time will train B catch up with train A ?

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Trains A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling 40 miles per hour. Train B is traveling 48 miles an hour. Train A passes a station at 10:25 pm. If train B passes the same station at 10:55 pm, at what time will train B catch up with train A ?
When will train B catch up with train A _:_ A.M. or P.M.

drwls · Answer

The distance between the trains decreases at a rate of 8 miles per hour, if they both are moving. At 10:55 pm, the distance between the trains is (1/2 hour)* 40 mph = 20 miles. The time to catch up is 20 miles/8 mph = 2.5 hours. One will pass the other at 2.5 hours after 10:55 PM

Jerry · Answer

The answer is 1:30 AM Thank You

brian · Answer

Not 1:30 its 1:25