Arithmetic Ability
Time and Distance

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Q.

Two boys starting from the same place walk at a rate of 5kmph and 5.5kmph respectively. What time will they take to be 8.5km apart, if they walk in the same direction?

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Correct choice: C

Explanation:

In this type of questions we need to get the relative speed between them, The relative speed of the boys = 5.5kmph – 5kmph = 0.5 kmph Distance between them is 8.5 km Time = Distance/Speed Time= 8.5km / 0.5 kmph = 17 hrs
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