Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2060

Question: A person sets out to cycle from A to B and at the same time another person’s 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 $