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The speeds of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4. A takes 20 min more than B to reach a destination. In what time does A reach the destination?

A

B2 h

C

D

Nithin K ? Nov 20 '2016 at 19:6

Answer is : \(1\frac{1}{3} h\)

Ratio of speed = 3:4;
Ratio of time taken = 4:3 (distance remains constant.)
Let time taken by A and B be 4x and 3x hour respectively.

Then,
\(4x-3x = \frac{20}{60};\)
\(=> x = \frac{1}{3};\)
Hence, time taken by A = 4x
\(= 4*\frac{1}{3} = 1\frac{1}{3} hours.\)

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Answer is : \(1\frac{1}{3} h\) Ratio of speed = 3:4; Ratio of time taken = 4:3 (distance remains constant.) Let time taken by A and B be 4x and 3x hour respectively. Then, \(4x-3x = \frac{20}{60};\) \(=> x = \frac{1}{3};\) Hence, time taken by A = 4x \(= 4*\frac{1}{3} = 1\frac{1}{3} hours.\) Nithin K ? answered Nov 20 '2016 at 19:6 All Comments

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