Two outposts M and N are 320 km apart. Train A leaves M for N at 40 km/h at 6:00 AM. Train B leaves N for M at 60 km/h at 8:00 AM. At what time will they cross? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two outposts M and N are 320 km apart. Train A leaves M for N at 40 km/h at 6:00 AM. Train B leaves N for M at 60 km/h at 8:00 AM. At what time will they cross?
A. 10:36 AM
B. 10:12 AM
C. 10:24 AM
D. 10:48 AM
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
By 8:00 AM, Train A has run for 2 hours, covering 40 * 2 = 80 km. Remaining separation distance = 320 - 80 = 240 km. Relative speed = 40 + 60 = 100 km/h. Time after 8:00 AM = 240 / 100 = 2.4 hours = 2 hours 24 minutes. Meeting time = 8:00 AM + 2 hours 24 minutes = 10:24 AM.

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Correct Answer: Option C


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