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The speed of train A is 6 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 220 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 250 miles. Find the speed of each train

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A = speed of train A

B = speed of train B

Given:

A = B-6

220/A = 250/B

220/(B-6) = 250/B

220B = 250(B-6)

1500 = 30B

B = 50 mph

A = 44 mph

Check:

220/44 = 250/50

5 = 5