SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 139

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q139

The speeds of two bodies are in the ratio 2 : 3. If the difference in the time taken to cover 50 m is 10 sec, then find the difference in their speeds.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e.  56\frac{5}{6}m/sec

Given that 

The speeds of the two bodies are 2x and 3x .

The difference in time taken to cover 50 m = 10 sec 

50/2x - 50/3x = 10

50/6x = 10

x = 5/6

Hence, the differences in their speed = x = 5/6 m/s