CSATTime, Speed & DistanceScenario Based Reasoning2016

A daily train is to be introduced between station A and station B starting from each end at 6 AM and the journey is to be completed in 42 hours. What is the number of trains needed in order to maintain the shuttle service?

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

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