Sheela and Meela are 4 miles apart. If Sheela starts walking toward. Meela at 3 miles per hour and at the same time Meela starts walking toward Sheela at 2 miles per hour, how much time will pass before they meet?

A    40 minutes

B    48 minutes

C    43 minutes

D    20 minutes

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

 

Use reverse method to solve this one.

Sheela's coverage in 60 min = 3 miles

                               in 48 min = 3*48/60 miles

                                               = 2.4 miles

Meela's coverage in 60 min = 2 miles

                            in 48 min = 2*48/60 miles

                         

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