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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

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Answer: (b).3 : 2

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