Ram and shyam start a two-length swimming race at the same moment but from opposite ends of the pool. They swim in lanes at uniform speeds, but Hardy is faster than Andy. They 1st pass at a point 18.5m from the deep end and having completed one length each 1 is allowed to rest on the edge for exactly 45 sec. After setting off on the return length, the swimmers pass for the 2nd time just 10.5m from the shallow end. How long is the pool?  Choose one:
A) 65
B) 60
C) 55
D) 50
E) 45

Rationale: let x = length of pool at first meeting , combined distance = x at second meeting , combined distance = 3 x if andy swims 18.5 m of x , then he will swim 3 * 18.5 = 55.5 m of 3 x andy ' s total distance to second meeting = x + 10.5 m x + 10.5 = 55.5 m x = 45 m e
Answer: E