Trains crossing: relative speed covers the sum of lengths
CAT has tested this idea 3 times across 3 papers, from 2020 to 2021. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2021 Slot 1 · QA Q21 | opposite directions in 14 s; faster passes lamp post in 12 s | C |
| CAT 2021 Slot 2 · QA Q5 | timing of front and rear ends crossing; length ratio | D |
| CAT 2020 Slot 1 · QA Q14 | train passes two walkers at different speeds | B |
Part of Time, Speed & Distance (48 questions since 2017).