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Ana and Deepak are running towards each other at the speeds of 6 km/hr and 8 km/hr, respectively. Initially, the distance between the two is 35 km. If they start running at 6:00 am, then at what time will they meet each other?

  1. 08:30 am

  2. 09:30 am

  3. 10:30 am

  4. 11:30 am

  5. 12:30 pm
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Explanation

Relative speed = 6 + 8 = 14 km/hr. Distance = 35 km. Time = Distance / Relative speed = 35 / 14 = 2.5 hours. 6:00 am + 2.5 hours = 8:30 am.

AI explanation

Since they run towards each other, their relative speed is the sum of their speeds, which is 6 km/hr + 8 km/hr = 14 km/hr. The time taken to meet is the initial distance of 35 km divided by the relative speed of 14 km/hr, equalling 2.5 hours. Adding 2 hours and 30 minutes to their start time of 6:00 am gives the meeting time of 08:30 am.

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