Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2010
Question: Two trains start at the same time from points x and y towards each other and after crossing, they take 9 h and 4 h in reaching points y and x, respectively. Find the ratio of speeds of the 1st train to that of the 2nd train.
Options:
A) 2 : 3
B) 3 : 2
C) 2 : 5
D) 5 : 3
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Given that, $ T _1=9h $
and $ T _2=4h $
According to the formula,
(Ist train’s speed): (IInd train’s speed)
$ \sqrt{4}:\sqrt{9}=2:3 $