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R and S start walking towards each other at 10 am at speeds of 3 km/hr and 4km/hr respectively. They were initially 17.5km apart. At what time do they meet?

A11.30 AM

B2.30 PM

C1.30 PM

D12.30 PM

Answer:

D. 12.30 PM

Read Explanation:

Suppose they meet after x hours. Then 3x+4x=17.5 7x17.5 x=2.5 hours. So they meet at 12.30 PM


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