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ASVAB · Question #143

A train headed south for Wichita left the station at the same time a train headed north for Des Moines left the same station. The train headed for Wichita traveled at 55 miles per hour. The train…

The correct answer is D. 375 miles. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A train headed south for Wichita left the station at the same time a train headed north for Des Moines left the same station. The train headed for Wichita traveled at 55 miles per hour. The train headed for Des Moines traveled at 70 miles per hour. How many miles apart were the trains at the end of 3 hours?

Options

  • A210 miles
  • B165 miles
  • C125 miles
  • D375 miles

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  • A
    6% (1)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • C
    13% (2)
  • D
    75% (12)

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