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Two individuals, 'A' and 'B', set off towards each other from points 'P' and 'Q', respectively. 'A' moves at a speed of (x + 8) km/hr, while 'B' travels at (x - 2) km/hr. When they meet, the ratio of the distances covered by 'A' and 'B' is 12:7. Determine the value of 'x'.

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Since, the time taken by them will be equal. Therefore, ratio of the speeds will be same as that of the distance travelledAccording to the question,x 8x 2 127Or, 7x 56 12x 24Or, 5x 80Or, x 805 16

A 22

B 20

C 16

D 12

E 14

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Two individuals, 'A' and 'B', set off towards each other from points 'P' and 'Q', respectively. 'A' moves at a speed of (x + 8) km/hr, while 'B' travels at (x - 2) km/hr. When they meet, the ratio of the distances covered by 'A' and 'B' is 12:7. Determine the value of 'x'.

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