Multiple choice

Two trains start from station X and Z and travel towards each other at speed of 70km/hr. and 66 km/hr. respectively. At the time of their meeting, the second train has travelled 16 km more than the first. The distance between A and B is:

  1. 544

  2. 580

  3. 445

  4. 570

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let t be the meeting time. Train 1 travels 70t km, Train 2 travels 66t km. The second train travels 16 km more, so 66t = 70t + 16, which gives -4t = 16, or t = 4 hours. Total distance = 70(4) + 66(4) = 280 + 264 = 544 km. Note: The problem mentions stations X and Z but asks for distance between A and B.