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Train X leaves New York at 10:00 AM and travels East at a constant speed of x miles per hour. If another Train Y leaves New York at 11 : 30 AM and travels East along the same tracks at speed `4x//3` mph, then at what time will Trian Y catch Train X?

A

2 PM of the same day

B

3 PM of the same day

C

3 : 30 PM of the same day

D

4 PM of the same day

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