The speed of train A is 8mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 210 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 250 miles. Find the speed of each train.

Question

The speed of train A is 8mph slower than the speed of train B.  Train A travels 210 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 250 miles.  Find the speed of each train.

anonymous · Answer

r t=d, t=d/r
A=42 mph, B=50 mph

anonymous · Answer

rate x time = distance

time = distance/rate

250/r=210/(r-8)
250(r-8)=210r
250r - 2000 = 210r
40r = 2000
r = 50
Train A = 42 mph
B = 50 mph.

Sorry fr the long wait, I did it wrong twice. D: