Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their speeds is?
A.
1 : 3
B.
3 : 2
C.
3 : 4
D.
None of Above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let the speeds of the two trains be x m/sec and y m/sec respectively.
A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, what is the length of the platform?