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Que. Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their speeds is:
a. 1 : 3
b. 3 : 2
c. 3 : 4
d. None of these
Correct Answer:3 : 2
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