Arithmetic Ability
Time and Distance

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Q.

Two trains running in opposite directions cross a pole placed on the platform in 47 seconds and 31 seconds respectively. If they cross each other in 33 seconds, what is the ratio of their speeds?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let the speed of the trains be x and y respectively length of train1 = 47x length of train2 = 31y Relative speed= x + y Time taken to cross each other = 33 s => 47x+31y/x+y= 33 => (47x + 31 y) = 33(x + y) => 14x = 2y => x/y = 2/14 = 1/7 = 1:7
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