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Two trains A and B moving with speeds of 45 km/hour and 36 km/hour, respectively cross a 1.2 km long bridge in 2 minutes and 3 minutes, respectively. What is the ratio of the lengths of train A and train B?

1. 1:3
2. 2:3
3. 1:2
4. 2:1

दो रेलगाड़ियाँ A और B क्रमशः 45 किमी/घंटा और 36 किमी/घंटा की गति से चलती हैं, और 1.2 किमी लंबे पुल को क्रमशः 2 मिनट और 3 मिनट में पार करती हैं। ट्रेन A और ट्रेन B की लंबाई का अनुपात क्या है?

1. 1:3
2. 2:3
3. 1:2
4. 2:1
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### Step 1: Define Variables
Let the lengths of train A and train B be **L_A** and **L_B** respectively.
Bridge length = **1.2 km**.
Speeds of trains:
Train A = **45 km/h**
Train B = **36 km/h**

### Step 2: Convert Speeds to km/min
Train A speed = 45 km/h = **45/60 = 0.75 km/min**
Train B speed = 36 km/h = **36/60 = 0.6 km/min**

### Step 3: Compute Length of Each Train
Total distance covered while crossing the bridge:
For Train A: **L_A + 1.2 = Speed × Time**
L_A + 1.2 = 0.75 × 2
L_A + 1.2 = 1.5
L_A = **0.3 km**

For Train B: **L_B + 1.2 = Speed × Time**
L_B + 1.2 = 0.6 × 3
L_B + 1.2 = 1.8
L_B = **0.6 km**

### Step 4: Compute Ratio
Ratio of lengths = **L_A : L_B = 0.3 : 0.6 = 1:2**

### Final Answer:
**(3) 1:2**
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