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Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their speeds is ?

Correct Answer: 3 : 2

Explanation:

Let the speeds of the two trains be x m/sec and y m/sec respectively.


Then, length of the first train = 27 x meters, and


length of the second train = 17 y meters.


(27 x + 17 y) / (x + y) = 23


=> 27 x + 17 y = 23 x + 23 y


=> 4 x = 6 y


=> x/y = 3/2.


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