Problems on Trains (Solved)

Two trains start towards each other and meet somewhere in between. After that they reach their destinations after 16 and 9 hours respectively. What is the speed of the second train, if the first one travels at 120 km/h?

Question

Two trains start towards each other and meet somewhere in between. After that they reach their destinations after 16 and 9 hours respectively. What is the speed of the second train, if the first one travels at 120 km/h?

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Solution

By the shortcut formula, $v_1/v_2 = √{16/9}$ ⇒ $v_1 = 120 × {4/3}$ = 160 km/h. But for the detailed discussion from zero level please refer the video below.

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