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  • Question
  • P and Q are 27 km away. Two trains will having speeds of 24 km/h and 18 km/h respectively starts simultaneously from P and Q and travel in the same direction. They meet at a point R beyond Q. Distance QR is


  • Options
  • A. 126 km
  • B. 81 km
  • C. 48 km
  • D. 36 km

  • Correct Answer
  • 81 km 

    Explanation

    If the trains meet after t h.
    Relative speed of train = (24 -18) = 6 km/h
    ? Distance = 27
    ? t = 27/6 = 9/2 h
    ? QR distance travel by train which is travelling at a speed of 18 km/h = 18t = 18 x 9/2 = 81 km


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