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4.
Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their speeds is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the speeds of the two trains be x m/sec and y m/sec respectively.
Then, length of the first train = 27x metres,
and length of the second train = 17y metres.
 |
27x + 17y | = 23 |
| x+ y |
27x + 17y = 23x + 23y
4x = 6y
| |
x | = | 3 | . |
| y | 2 |
Discussion:
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Divya. A said:
7 years ago
Here distance is not mentioned. But you took 27 and 17 as distance. How can we take time interms of distance? Can anyone please explain?
Smnk said:
9 years ago
Guys!
Difference between the 23s and 27s is 4 and,
Difference between the 23s and 17s is 6 of other train.
So, the ratio is 4 and 6.
Difference between the 23s and 27s is 4 and,
Difference between the 23s and 17s is 6 of other train.
So, the ratio is 4 and 6.
Rabish pandey said:
1 decade ago
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Mukesh said:
9 years ago
Total distance / total speed = total time.
This is the simple solution (X + Y) = relative speed.
Trains comes towards each other.
This is the simple solution (X + Y) = relative speed.
Trains comes towards each other.
Pradeep kumar said:
1 decade ago
Also calculate as train 1 = 27sec.
Train 2 = 17sec.
Ratio of train 1 & train 2.
27/17 = 1.588.
We have an option 3/2 = 1.5.
Train 2 = 17sec.
Ratio of train 1 & train 2.
27/17 = 1.588.
We have an option 3/2 = 1.5.
Arunakar reddy said:
9 years ago
Length/speed = time.
Here,
Total length = 27x + 17y.
Speed = x + y.
Given time = 23 sec
So,
27x + 17y
------------- = 23
x + y.
Here,
Total length = 27x + 17y.
Speed = x + y.
Given time = 23 sec
So,
27x + 17y
------------- = 23
x + y.
Gowtham said:
8 years ago
Its very shortcut and its very simple.
27 17
2 3
6 4
The ans is 3:2 (or) 6:4.
27 17
2 3
6 4
The ans is 3:2 (or) 6:4.
SWETHA.T said:
1 decade ago
SPEED = DISTANCE/TIME.
DISTANCE/SPEED = TIME.
i.e 27X+17Y/X+Y = 23.
DISTANCE/SPEED = TIME.
i.e 27X+17Y/X+Y = 23.
Swetha said:
1 decade ago
It can also be solved like this using the methods of allegation and mixture 27 17.
23.
6 4.
Thus ratio is 6:4 3:2.
23.
6 4.
Thus ratio is 6:4 3:2.
Jasminder said:
1 decade ago
27x+17y total distance.
X+y=total speed.
Total distance/total speed=total time.
Total time= 23 given.
Solve it.
X+y=total speed.
Total distance/total speed=total time.
Total time= 23 given.
Solve it.
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