Problema Solution

Trains A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling at 40 miles per hour and train B is traveling at 60 miles per hour. Train A passes a station at 12:20 Am, If train B passes a station at 12:35 Am, at what time will train B catch up to train A?

Answer provided by our tutors

In 12 minutes (537-525) train A goes 8 miles (40 * 12/60).

 

Train B gains on train A at 20 mph (60-40)

It will take 8/20 hours = 24 minutes to overtake train A.

537 + 24 = 6:01 AM