Question

Two trains start from Delhi and Poona towards each other at 7 a.m. with speeds of 85 km/h and 67km/h, respectively. If they cross each other at 3.30 p.m., the distance between the stations is:

• A. 1245 km
• B. 1292 km
• C. 1283 km
• D. 1227 km

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1292 km

Trains are moving in opposite direction, Relative Speed = 85 + 67 = 152 km/h Total time is taken to cross each other = 8.5 hours Total distance between station = Relative Speed × Time Taken = 152 × 8.5 = 1292 km