Aptitude - Problems on Trains - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Trains - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
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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SAURABH PANDEY said:
7 months ago
Very well done. Thanks.
(5)
Thavapriya A said:
5 months ago
How to solve the following step?
27x+17y =23x+23y.
Could anyone tell me please?
27x+17y =23x+23y.
Could anyone tell me please?
(17)
Dripta Majumdar said:
4 months ago
Why is the length of the platform not taken into consideration? Anyone, please explain to me.
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