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Two trains leave stations X and Y at the same time towards each other. When they meet, the first has covered 120 km more than the second. Afterwards they need 4 h and 9 h respectively to finish. How far apart are X and Y?

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  • A720 km
  • B540 km
  • C600 km
  • D480 km

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Speed ratio , so up to the meeting they cover and → ; distance km.
Answer: C) 600 km

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