Q:
Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their speeds is ?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) 3 : 2
Explanation: Let the speeds of the two trains be x m/sec and y m/sec respectively.
Then, length of the first train = 27 x meters, and
length of the second train = 17 y meters.
(27 x + 17 y) / (x + y) = 23
=> 27 x + 17 y = 23 x + 23 y
=> 4 x = 6 y
=> x/y = 3/2.
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