SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

Malay walks around a circular field at the rate of 7 rounds per hour,while Neha runs around it at the rate of 11 rounds per hour. They start in the same direction from the same point at 02:45 p.m. They shall first cross each other at:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 03:00 p.m.

Concept used:

Relative speed when moving in same direction = A - B

A and B are the speed of two vehicles

Calculations:

Relative speed = 11 - 7 = 4 rounds/h

Time taken = 1/4 h or 15 mins

Hence, the required time = 2 : 45 + 15 min = 03 : 00 p.m