A train covers a distance between A and B in 48 minutes. The another t...
To solve this problem, we need to use the formula:
Distance = Speed * Time
Let's assume the speed of the first train is S km/hr and the distance between A and B is D km.
First Train:
Speed = S km/hr
Time = 48 minutes = 48/60 = 4/5 hours
Using the formula, we can write the equation as:
D = S * (4/5) ----(1)
Second Train:
Speed = S - 6 km/hr (6 km/hr less than the first train)
Time = 60 minutes = 60/60 = 1 hour
Using the formula, we can write the equation as:
D = (S - 6) * 1 ----(2)
Now, we have two equations (1) and (2) with two variables D and S. We can solve these equations to find the values of D and S.
Solving equation (1) for D, we get:
D = (4/5)S
Substituting this value of D in equation (2), we get:
(4/5)S = S - 6
Multiplying both sides of the equation by 5 to get rid of the fraction:
4S = 5S - 30
Bringing all the terms to one side:
5S - 4S = 30
S = 30
Substituting the value of S in equation (1), we get:
D = (4/5) * 30
D = 24 km
Therefore, the distance between A and B is 24 km. Hence, the correct answer is option A.