Question

Two ants A and B are moving randomly on a path. Both started at C and managed to reach the

destination point D after an hour along the paths shown in the figure. Find the

average speed of both ants.​

Answer 1

Answer:

C is the answer

Explanation:

When A and B meet, A has covered 60%, so B has covered 40%, and their speeds are in ratio A:B=60:40=3:2..

Next A completes the remaining 40% in 1012-1000=12 minutes, while B has to cover 60% of the route..

B would cover 40% route in 3/2 more time => 12*3/2=18..

So B would cover 60% in 18*60/40=27.

Hence B reaches 27 minutes after the ants meet at 1000, so at 1000+27=1027