Laxmi and Prasanna set on a journey. Laxmi moves northwards at a speed of 20kmph and Prasanna moves southward at a speed of 30 kmph. How far will be Prasanna from Laxmi after 60 minutes ?

Correct Answer: 50 km

We know 60 min = 1 hrTotal northward Laxmi's distance = 20kmph x 1hr = 20 kmTotal southward Prasanna's distance = 30kmph x 1hr = 30 kmTotal distance between Prasanna and Laxmi is = 20 + 30 = 50 km.