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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
Two trains for Mumbai leave Delhi at 6:00 (a)m. and 6:45 (a)m. and travel at 100 kmph and 136 kmph respectively. How many kilometres from Delhi will the two trains be together?
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 260 km