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by VJesus12 » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:53 am

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The figure shows seven train stations and the distances, in miles, along the railways that connect these stations. Beginning at one of the stations, a train takes \(25\) hours to travel directly to station \(W\) at an average rate of \(50\) miles per hour. At which of the stations did the train begin?

A. \(T\)
B. \(U\)
C. \(V\)
D. \(Y\)
E. \(Z\)

Answer: B

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VJesus12 wrote:
Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:53 am
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The figure shows seven train stations and the distances, in miles, along the railways that connect these stations. Beginning at one of the stations, a train takes \(25\) hours to travel directly to station \(W\) at an average rate of \(50\) miles per hour. At which of the stations did the train begin?

A. \(T\)
B. \(U\)
C. \(V\)
D. \(Y\)
E. \(Z\)

Answer: B

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Given: The train traveled for 25 hours at a speed of 50 mph
Distance = (speed)(time) = (50 mph)(25 hours) = 1250 miles

So, we need to find a path to station W that is 1250 miles in length.
If we travel from station U to V to W, the total distance is 1250 miles

So the train must have started its journey at station U.

Answer: B
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