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8 November, 04:25

Two trains are traveling towards each other at a constant speed. The trains are currently 714 miles from each other. The speeds of the trains differ by 8 miles per hour. The trains will meet in 7 hours. What is the speed of the faster train?

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  1. 8 November, 04:29
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    Speed of slower train=x, faster=x+8

    7 (x+x+8) = 714

    2x+8=714/7

    2x=102-8

    x=94/2=47 miles/hr

    faster train = 47+8=55miles/hr
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