Question

A "Local" train leaves a station and runs at an average rate of 35 mph. An hour and a half later an "Express" train leaves the station and travels at an average rate of 56 mph on a parallel track. How many hours after the Express train starts will the it overtake the Local?

Answer 1

Hello,

Let's assume x the time the express runs.

56*x=35*(1.5+x)
==>21x=52.5

==>x=2.5 h =2 h 30 min

Answer 2

x=2.5 h =2 h. 30 min.