Multiple choice

Two stations ‘A’ and ‘B’ are 220 km apart on a straight line. One train starts from ‘A’ at 8 A.M. and travels towards ‘B’ at 20 km/hr speed. Another train starts from ‘B’ at 10 A.M. and travels towards ‘A’ at 25 km/hr. speed. At what time will they meet ?

  1. 2 PM

  2. 12 Noon

  3. 1 PM

  4. 1:30 PM

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

By 10 AM, Train A has traveled 20 × 2 = 40 km. Remaining distance = 220 - 40 = 180 km. Relative speed when both trains move toward each other = 20 + 25 = 45 km/h. Time to meet after 10 AM = 180/45 = 4 hours. They meet at 10 AM + 4 hours = 2 PM. Answer A is correct.

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