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28 September, 23:01

Two trains leave towns 1250 km apart at the same time and travel toward each other. one train travels 10 km/hr slower than the other. if they meet in 5 hours, what is the rate of each train?

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  1. 28 September, 23:21
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    Here are the rates of the trains:

    (n represents train A's speed)

    A: n

    B: n + 10

    We know it is 5 hours, and total distance, so:

    5 (n) + 5 (n + 10) = 1250

    5n + 5n + 50 = 1250

    10n = 1200

    Divide:

    n = 120

    One train goes 120, the other goes 130
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