Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

Train A leaves the station at 9 AM going 50 mph east. Train B leaves the same station at 10 AM going 65 mph east. At what time does B catch A?

  • A

    3:20 PM

  • B

    1:20 PM

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  • C

    2:20 PM

  • D

    12:20 PM

Explanation

By 10 AM, A is 50 mi ahead. B closes at 15 mph. Time to catch =50/15=10/3= 50/15 = 10/3 h ≈ 3 h 20 min after 10 AM = 1:20 PM.

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