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a. m., a train leaves topeka for santa fe and another train leaves santa fe for topeka. the trains maintain constant speeds with no stops. the first train requires five hours to complete the trip and the second train requires seven hours. at what time do the trains pass each other?

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Dayton

14 September, 03:25

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Kody · Answer 1

In 1 hour both trains cover, 1/7+1/5=12/35 of journey

time taken to pass each other=1/12/35=35/12 = 2 11/12hrs

=2hrs 55mins

A 8a. m., a train leaves topeka for santa fe and another train leaves santa fe for topeka. the trains maintain constant speeds with no stops. the first train requires five hours to complete the trip and the second train requires seven hours. at what time do the trains pass each other?