A. 6:8
B. 3:7
C. 5:4
D. 4:3
If the ratio of the speeds of two objects is a:b, then the time taken by them to cover the same distance is
b:a Hence, the answer is 4:3
Correct Answer: D. 4:3 ✔
Last Updated: February 07, 2020
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