| A person sets out to cycle from A to B and at the same time another persons starts from B to A. After passing each other, they complete their journeys in 16 h and 25 h, respectively. Find the ratio of speeds of the first man to that of the second man. |
A) 5 : 4
B) 5 : 3
C) 4 : 5
D) 3 : 5
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
| Given, \[x=16\]and \[y=25\] |
| According to the formula, |
| 1st man's speed: 2nd man's speed |
| \[=\sqrt{y}:\sqrt{x}=\sqrt{25}:\sqrt{16}=5:4\] |
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