Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2060
Question: A person sets out to cycle from A to B and at the same time another persons starts from B to A. After passing each other, they complete their journeys in 16 h and 25 h, respectively. Find the ratio of speeds of the first man to that of the second man.
Options:
A) 5 : 4
B) 5 : 3
C) 4 : 5
D) 3 : 5
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Given, $ x=16 $ and $ y=25 $
According to the formula,
1st man’s speed: 2nd man’s speed
$ =\sqrt{y}:\sqrt{x}=\sqrt{25}:\sqrt{16}=5:4 $