Daily Math Challenge

๐Ÿ“š Distance โญ Hard ๐ŸŽ“ Grade 6-8
Two trains leave stations 450 km apart at the same time, traveling toward each other. One travels at 80 km/h and the other at 70 km/h. How long until they meet?
Answer
3 hours

๐Ÿ“ Step-by-Step Solution

1
Combined speed: 80 + 70 = 150 km/h
2
Distance: 450 km
3
Time = distance รท speed = 450 รท 150 = 3 hours
๐Ÿ’ก Helpful Hints
โ€ข What is their combined speed?
โ€ข They are closing the gap together
โ€ข Divide distance by combined speed