Multiple choice

John started from A to B and Vinod from B to A. If the distance between A and B is 125 km. and they meet at 75 km. from A, what is the ratio of John's speed to that of Vinod's speed?

  1. 3:2

  2. 5:3

  3. 4:5

  4. 3:5
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Explanation

When two people start from opposite ends and meet, the ratio of their speeds equals the ratio of distances covered. John covers 75 km and Vinod covers 125-75 = 50 km when they meet. Therefore, the ratio of John's speed to Vinod's speed = 75:50 = 3:2. This is because they travel for the same duration until meeting, so speed ratio directly equals distance ratio.

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