Two cars start towards each other, from two places A and B which are at a distance of 160 km. They start at the same time 08:10 AM. If the speeds of the cars are 50 km and 30 km per hour respectively, they will meet each other at
- A10:10 AMCorrect
- B10:30 AM
- C11:10 AM
- D11:20 AM
Explanation
Explanation:
When two cars move towards each other, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds. Relative speed = 50 km/h + 30 km/h = 80 km/h.
The total distance between them is 160 km. Time taken to meet = Distance / Relative speed Time taken = 160 km / 80 km/h = 2 hours.
The cars start at 08:10 AM. They will meet 2 hours after starting. Meeting time = 08:10 AM + 2 hours = 10:10 AM.
Therefore, option A is correct.
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