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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
Two boys started running from point A towards point B at the rate 20 km/h and 30 km/h. When the second boy reaches point B, he immediately starts running towards point (a) . What is the distance between point B and the point where both boys meet? If the distance between both points A and B is 50 km.
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 20 km