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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
A train starts from Delhi towards Lucknow with the speed of 80 km/hr. at 6 am. Another train starts at the same time from Lucknow to Delhi with the speed of 60 km/hr. If the distance between Delhi and Lucknow is 560 km. At what time both trains meet and the distance between the meeting point and Lucknow is?
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option C — 320 km