Multiple choice

Two stations A and B are 850 km apart from each other. One train starts from station A at 5 a.m. and travels towards station B at 62 kmph. Another train starts from station B at 7 a.m. and travels towards station A at 59 kmph. At what time will they meet?

  1. 1 p.m.

  2. 12:45 p.m.

  3. 1:05 p.m.

  4. 1:00 p.m.

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

By 7 AM, Train A has covered 62 × 2 = 124 km. Remaining distance = 850 - 124 = 726 km. Relative speed = 62 + 59 = 121 kmph. Time to meet after 7 AM = 726/121 = 6 hours. Meeting time = 7 AM + 6 hours = 1 PM.