A train travels due north at 40 mph. A car travels toward the train from the same starting point leaving 2 hours later than the train. If the car is traveling at 60 mph, how many miles will the car have to travel to catch up to the train?
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Answer:
train: (h+2)*40car: h*60
when does the car catch up to the train?
train=car
(h+2)*40=h*60
40h+80=60h
80=20h
4=h
How many miles did the car drive after h=4 hours/when it catches the train?
4*60=240 miles
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