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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:
237 comments Page 20 of 24.
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.
Dhiraj said:
1 decade ago
(la+lb)/(Sa+Sb)=23
la/sa=27
la/sb=17
sa/sb=?
sa/sb=3:2
la/sa=27
la/sb=17
sa/sb=?
sa/sb=3:2
Nisha said:
1 decade ago
Hi friends .....
1 km =1000m
1 hr=3600s
So, km/hr = 1000/3600 = 5/18
It's clear.
1 km =1000m
1 hr=3600s
So, km/hr = 1000/3600 = 5/18
It's clear.
BhargaV said:
1 decade ago
Why km/hr to m/sec conversion takes 5/18 ???
Riyas said:
1 decade ago
My explain,
You know 2train x and y
crossing the time =27then17 so 27x 17y
Given
Then each other train crossing 23 second.
so 23x 23y
27x+17y=23x+23y
27x-23x=23y-17y
Tf 4x=6y
x=6y/4
x/y=6/4
=3/2
You know 2train x and y
crossing the time =27then17 so 27x 17y
Given
Then each other train crossing 23 second.
so 23x 23y
27x+17y=23x+23y
27x-23x=23y-17y
Tf 4x=6y
x=6y/4
x/y=6/4
=3/2
Jagadeesh said:
1 decade ago
Hi priya u can do like this take speed of train A is x and speed of B is Y
x(take difference between speed of train A and crossing time)=y(take difference between train B and crossing time) i.e
x(27-23)=y(23-17)
4x=6y
x/y=3/2
x(take difference between speed of train A and crossing time)=y(take difference between train B and crossing time) i.e
x(27-23)=y(23-17)
4x=6y
x/y=3/2
Ajit said:
1 decade ago
Dear rohit,
Your calculation right but this furmula use in every cases or limited case?
Your calculation right but this furmula use in every cases or limited case?
Pardhu said:
1 decade ago
Avinash could you please explain clearly.
Rabish pandey said:
1 decade ago
Really it is helpful to get qualify related aptitude exam I thank from my side to indiabix. Com and easy to understand solution also.
Avinash said:
1 decade ago
First you have to know that mod(positive or negative value) = positive value
So mod(23-17)=6
mod(23-27)=mod(-4)=4
Hope you understood.
So mod(23-17)=6
mod(23-27)=mod(-4)=4
Hope you understood.
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