Question

Two cyclists $P$ and $Q$ cycle at $20km/hr$ towards each other. What was the distance (in kms) between them when they started if they met after $56$ minutes?

• A. $36$
• B. $39$
• C. $42$
• D. $45$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$42$

Required distance $=25\times \frac{56}{60}+20\times \frac{56}{60}=42kms$