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 $