The ratio between the rates of walking of A and B is 2:3 , if the time taken by B to cover a certain distance is 36 minutes, the time taken by A to cover that much distance is?
Aptitude
Time and Distance
Choose an option
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A24 min
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B54min
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C48 min
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D21.6min
Answer
Correct Answer: 54min
Explanation
Ratio of speed = 2 : 3 Ratio of times taken for same distance = 1/2 : 1/3 From question 1/2 : 1/3 = t : 36 ⇒ (1/3) x t = (1/2) x 36 ∴ x = 54 min .