Two stations A and B are apart on a straight line. One train starts from A at 7 a.m. and travels towards B at a speed of . Another train starts from B at 8 a.m. and travels towards A at a speed of . At what time will they meet?
- A9 a.m.
- B10:20 a.m.
- C9:33 a.m.
- D10 a.m.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Total distance between A and B = .
The first train starts from A at 7 a.m. and travels towards B at .
Distance covered by the first train in (from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.):
Remaining distance between the two stations at 8 a.m.:
At 8 a.m., the second train also starts from B towards A at a speed of .
Since both trains are moving in opposite directions, their relative speed is:
Time taken by both trains to meet after 8 a.m.:
Meeting time =
The first train starts from A at 7 a.m. and travels towards B at .
Distance covered by the first train in (from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.):
Remaining distance between the two stations at 8 a.m.:
At 8 a.m., the second train also starts from B towards A at a speed of .
Since both trains are moving in opposite directions, their relative speed is:
Time taken by both trains to meet after 8 a.m.:
Meeting time =