Multiple choice

A taxi leaves from Dehradun at 6 a.m. and reaches Delhi at 12 noon. If another taxi leaves Delhi at 10 a.m. and reaches Dehradun at 7 p.m., then at what time do the taxis meet?

  1. 11:20 a.m.

  2. 10:50 a.m.

  3. 12 noon

  4. 10 a.m.

  5. 11 a.m.
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Explanation

It is correct answer. Solution :

Converting all the time into 24hr format we get 6 a.m=6:00 , 12 noon = 12:00, 10 a.m = 10:00 and 7 p.m = 19:00

Required Time = 600+((1200-600)*(1900-600)/((1200-600)+(1900-1000))) = 600 + 520 = 11:20  ...............i.e 11:20 a.m

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