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Two trains cover the same distance. Their speeds are in the ratio 3 : 4.
What is the ratio of the times they take to cover that distance?

Class 8Ratios and ProportionsComparing Quantities
  • A4 : 3
  • B3 : 4
  • C1 : 1
  • D9 : 16

Step-by-Step Solution

For a fixed distance, time is inversely proportional to speed. So the ratio of times is the inverse of speeds: 4 : 3.
Answer: A) 4 : 3

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