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Algebra Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

When travelling from London to Edinburgh by train, you pass a sign saying 'Edinburgh 200 miles'. Then, 3123\frac{1}{2} miles later, you pass another sign saying 'Half way between London and Edinburgh'. How many miles is it by train from London to Edinburgh?

(A) 393393 (B) 39612396\frac{1}{2} (C) 400400 (D) 40312403\frac{1}{2} (E) 407407

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