SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-8

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    A policeman starts to chase a thief. When the thief goes 10 steps the policeman moves 8 steps. 5 steps of the policeman is equal to 7 steps of the thief. The ratio of the speeds of the policeman and the thief is

    A)  \[25:28\]                     

    B)  \[25:26\]

    C)  \[28:25\]          

    D)       \[56:25\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     5 steps of policeman = 7 steps of thief \[\therefore \] 8 steps of policeman \[=\frac{7}{5}\times 8=\frac{56}{5}\] steps of thief \[\therefore \]   Required ratio \[=\frac{56}{5}:10\] \[=56:50\] \[=28:25\]


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