Laxmi and Prasanna set on a journey. Laxmi moves northwards at a speed of 20kmph and Prasanna moves southward at a speed of 30 kmph. How far will be Prasanna from Laxmi after 60 minutes ?

24 km
50 km
42 km
30 km

Correct Answer: 50 km

Explanation:

We know 60 min = 1 hr
Total northward Laxmi's distance = 20kmph x 1hr = 20 km
Total southward Prasanna's distance = 30kmph x 1hr = 30 km
Total distance between Prasanna and Laxmi is = 20 + 30 = 50 km.

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