Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Two trains are traveling on parallel tracks in the same direction. The faster train travels at 130 miles per hour, while the slower train travels at 100 miles per hour. At 2 o’clock the faster train is 5 miles behind the slower one. How far apart are the two trains at 5 o'clock?\nOptions:\n(A) 60 miles\n(B) 80 miles\n(C) 90 miles\n(D) 120 miles\n(E) 85 miles
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Answer = E. 85 miles\nRelational speed = 130 - 100 = 30 miles per hour\nIn 3 hours, difference = 30 * 3 = 90 miles\nFast train trailing 5 miles, so effective difference = 90 - 5 = 85 miles
The final answer: (E).
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