Question

    A train traveling at 90 km/h departs from City A toward

    City B, located 240 km away. Simultaneously, a car leaves City B heading toward City A at a speed of 60 km/h. At what distance from City A will the train and the car meet?
    A 144 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 148 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 152 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 130 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 153 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Respective speed of car and train = 90+60 = 150 km/h Time = distance/speed = 240/150 = 8/5 hours Distance covered by train in 8/5 hours = 8/5 × 90 = 144 km They will meet at the distance of 144 km from city A.

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