Question

Two, trains, one from Howrah to Patna and the other from Patna to Howrah, start simultaneously. After they meet, the trains reach their destinations after 9 hours and 16 hours respectively. The ratio of their speeds is:

Answer 1

Answer:

3:2

Explanation:

Let's call the trains A and B

Train A moves from Howrah to Patna in 9 hours

Train B moves from Patna to Howrah in 16 hours

Assuming it takes 30 miles to OR from each destination,

Then train A travels 30 miles in 9 hours

Train B travels 30 miles in 16 hours

Train A's speed is 30/9= 3.33 miles per hour

Train B's speed is 30/16= 1.88 miles per hour

Ratio of their speeds(approximately,train A to train B)= 3:2