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Two persons A and B started from two different places towards each other. If the ratio of their speeds be 3 : 5, then what is the ratio of distance covered by A and B respectively till the point of meeting?

A

1 : 2

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B

3 : 4

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C

3 : 5

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D

5 : 3

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Solution

The correct option is C 3 : 5
When time is constant the distances covered by A and B will be in the ratio of their speed, respectively.

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