A train from York to Dalton left at the same time as a train from Dalton to York. One train traveled 68 kilometers per hour, and the other traveled 62 kilometers per hour. The trains met in 5 hours. How far is it from York to Dalton?

1 answer

In 5 hrs the first train went 5(68) or 340 km

in the same 5 hrs, the 2nd train went 310 km

So what do you think?

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