Problem: 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 1 st pass at a point 18.5 m 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 2 nd time just 10.5 m from the shallow end . how long is the pool ?
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
annotated_formula: subtract(add(multiply(18.5, const_2), 18.5), 10.5)