Two trains started moving at the same time, train A from Boston to New York, and train B from New York to Boston. The distance between the train stations in New York and Boston is 240 miles. The average speed of train A is 60 mph, which is 3/4 of the average speed of train B.

How soon will the trains meet?

Explanation:

1. Calculate the average speed of train B

2. Build a table

When the two trains meet:

Train     Average speed     Distance       time (distance/average speed)

                 mph                            

A                 60                             x                        x/60

B                 80                        240 - x                (240 - x) / 80

3. Write the equation

The time, when the two trains meet, is the same for both trains:

4. Calculate the time:

The two trains will meet after 1.7 hours

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