Stream of consciousness rationale: T = 256/32 = 8 h
T = 8 - 3 = 5
Time Ratio = 8:5
Speed Ratio = 5:8
The question and answer pair are described below.
Q: A motorcyclist goes from Bombay to Pune, a distance of 256 kms at an average of 32 kmph speed. Another man starts from Bombay by car 2 hours after the first, and reaches Pune hour earlier. What is the ratio of the speed of the motorcycle and the car?
Options:
(A) 1:2
(B) 1:5
(C) 1:4
(D) 1:1
(E) 5:8
A: (E)