A train leaves station A towards station B at the speed of 50 km/hr. After half an hour, another train leaves station B towards station A at 150 km/hr. The distance between the stations is 725 km. The distance of the point from station A where the two trains are to meet is:
A train leaves station A towards station B at the speed of 50 km/hr. After half an hour, another train leaves station B towards station A at 150 km/hr. The distance between the stations is 725 km. The distance of the point from station A where the two trains are to meet is: Correct Answer 200 km
Given:
The speed of train which leaves station A = 50 km/hr
The speed of train which leaves station B = 150 km/hr
The distance between the two stations A and B = 725 km
Formula used:
Distance = Speed × Time
Relative Speed ( in opposite direction) = Speed I + Speed II
Meeting Time = Distance between the trains/ Relative Speed
Solution:
Relative speed of both the trains going in opposite direction = 50 km/h + 150 km/h
⇒ 200 km/h
Distance between the trains after half an hour of train leaving station A = 725 km - 50 km/h × 1/2 hours = 700 km
Meeting time = 700 km / 200 km/h = 7/2 hours
∴ Distance from station A where two trains are to meet = 25 km + 50 km/h × 7/2 hours = 200 km