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Answer is A.
We know distances for both as x and xroot2
A gives us ratio of speeds, if we know ratio of speeds and ratio of distance, we can find ratio of time, as variables for distance and speed will get eliminated/cancelled, and only the ratio will remain
B gives us comparison between teo speeds, but not as a ratio- in this case, the variables will not get eliminated- more specifically, the varibale for speed.
In other words, this would make the answer yes or no dependent upon the value of speed. Hence it is not sufficient.
A alone is sufficient
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Greg and Brian are both at Point A (above). Starting at the same time, Greg drives to point B while Brian drives to point C. Who arrives at his destination first?

(1) Greg's average speed is 2/3 that of Brian's.
(2) Brian's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Greg's.



We have an isosceles right triangle since AB = BC. So ratio of sides is 1:1:1.414 (i.e. sqrt2).

Distance to be travelled by Greg : Brian = 1 : 1.414
For them to reach together at their destinations (in same time), their ratio of speeds must be 1 : 1.414.

Statement 1:
But actually ratio of their speeds is 2:3 (which is same as 1 : 1.5 ).
Since Brian's speed is higher than what is required, he will reach before Greg.
Sufficient

Statement 2:
We are given the actual difference between their speeds. We don't know their relative speeds/ratio of their speeds.
If speed of Greg & Brian are 10 & 30 mph, Brian will reach first (ratio 1 : 3)
If speed of Greg and Brian are 80 and 100 mph, Greg will reach first (ratio 1 : 1.25)
Not sufficient

Answer (A)
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(1) Greg's average speed is 2/3 that of Brian's.
(2) Brian's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Greg's.


KarishmaB Bunuel chetan2u can you please explain why the below method is not right for Statement 2?

We need to find out who reaches first so TIME is constant; given time is constant, ratio of
\(\frac{speed of B}{speed of G }\)= \(\frac{distance of B}{ distance of G}\)

Assuming speed of G to be x, speed of B is x+20

Setting up the equation:

\(\frac{x+20}{x }\)= \(\frac{1.44}{1}\)

Solving for x, we get 45.4 m/hr.
Therefore speed of G is 45.4 m/hr and speed of B is 65.4 miles per hour (close to the ratio of 2/3)

Given we have the ratio of the distances, we can find the time.

Can anyone kindly explain what is wrong with this method?

Thank you :)



Why would be time be constant? We are actually looking at time itself, so you cannot equate the ratio of speed to ratio of distance.
We actually have no relation between x+20/x and 1.414/1, reason for statement II not being sufficient.
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Greg and Brian are both at Point A (above). Starting at the same time, Greg drives to point B while Brian drives to point C. Who arrives at his destination first?

(1) Greg's average speed is 2/3 that of Brian's.
(2) Brian's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Greg's.



We have an isosceles right triangle since AB = BC. So ratio of sides is 1:1:1.414 (i.e. sqrt2).

Distance to be travelled by Greg : Brian = 1 : 1.414
For them to reach together at their destinations (in same time), their ratio of speeds must be 1 : 1.414.

Statement 1:
But actually ratio of their speeds is 2:3 (which is same as 1 : 1.5 ).
Since Brian's speed is higher than what is required, he will reach before Greg.
Sufficient

Statement 2:
We are given the actual difference between their speeds. We don't know their relative speeds/ratio of their speeds.
If speed of Greg & Brian are 10 & 30 mph, Brian will reach first (ratio 1 : 3)
If speed of Greg and Brian are 80 and 100 mph, Greg will reach first (ratio 1 : 1.25)
Not sufficient

Answer (A)


KarishmaB Bunuel chetan2u can you please explain why the below method is not right for Statement 2?

We need to find out who reaches first so TIME is constant; given time is constant, ratio of
\(\frac{speed of B}{speed of G }\)= \(\frac{distance of B}{ distance of G}\)

Assuming speed of G to be x, speed of B is x+20

Setting up the equation:

\(\frac{x+20}{x }\)= \(\frac{1.44}{1}\)

Solving for x, we get 45.4 m/hr.
Therefore speed of G is 45.4 m/hr and speed of B is 65.4 miles per hour (close to the ratio of 2/3)

Given we have the ratio of the distances, we can find the time.

Can anyone kindly explain what is wrong with this method?

Thank you :)


When we talk about time, we mean to say 'time taken to complete this distance.'

Since they are both travelling different distances at different speeds, we cannot assume that 'time taken by them for their respective journeys' will be the same. Hence time is not constant. When one person reaches first, the other one is still covering his distance and his time taken will be more than the first person's. Hence time taken by both will not be the same and hence we cannot say that 'time is constant.'
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Vivesomnium,

The fact, that statement 2 doesn't fix speed ratio is not enough to say that it's not sufficient.
For example, if statement 2 were following:

"Greg's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Brian's."

statement 2 would be sufficient.
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Let AB = D

then AC = D * root(2)

(1)

B's speed = v

G's Speed = 2v/3


D/v - Brian

D * root(2)/2v/3 - Greg

Now, D/v * 3root(2)/2 > D/v because 3root(2)/2 > 1

Sufficient

(2)


D/v - Brian

D * root(2)/(v-20) - Greg

D * root(2)/(v-20) may be < or > D/v depending on value of v

If v = 21, then D * root(2)/(v-20) is > D/v

If v = 40, then D * root(2)/(v-20) is < D/v

Insufficient.


Answer - A
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a. the distances are 2^(1/2) and 1 units each.

B = 1 unit/interval then G = 2/3 unit/interval

thus 2^(1/2)/ 1 < 1/ (2/3). Hence sufficient.

b 2^(1/2)/ (g+20) < 1/g

for g = 1

LHS < RHS meaning B travels faster.

for g=100
LHS>RHS meaning G travels faster. not sufficient.

Hence A.
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let AB = x

hence AC= sqrt2*x (using pythagorus)

assuming speed,distance and time taken by Brian = v1, d1, t1

and v2, d2, t2 be the time taken by Greg

1) V2 = 2V1/3

hence t1/t2 = 2*sqrt2/3

This is sufficent

2) V1 = V2 + 20

==sqrt2*x/t1 = x/t2 + 20

==sqrt2/t1 = 1/t2 + 20/x

since we dont know the value of x that is distance this is not sufficient

Hence, Answer is A
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Vivesomnium,

The fact, that statement 2 doesn't fix speed ratio is not enough to say that it's not sufficient.
For example, if statement 2 were following:

"Greg's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Brian's."

statement 2 would be sufficient.

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Hi could u pls explain the concept here?

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Greg and Brian are both at Point A (above). Starting at the same time, Greg drives to point B while Brian drives to point C. Who arrives at his destination first?

(1) Greg's average speed is 2/3 that of Brian's.
(2) Brian's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Greg's.


In the question stem we are not told what path they did take to reach their destinations, so why is it that we assume each one of them must have taken the shortest path to travel, an expert can you help here
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Vivesomnium,

The fact, that statement 2 doesn't fix speed ratio is not enough to say that it's not sufficient.
For example, if statement 2 were following:

"Greg's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Brian's."

statement 2 would be sufficient.


Is it not the same?
you just chAnged the names . Rest is same ?
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Vivesomnium,

The fact, that statement 2 doesn't fix speed ratio is not enough to say that it's not sufficient.
For example, if statement 2 were following:

"Greg's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Brian's."

statement 2 would be sufficient.


Is it not the same?
you just chAnged the names . Rest is same ?

statement 2 is not sufficient.

let speed of brain is b
let distance AB=x, then distance AC=x\(\sqrt{2}\)
tme taken by greg = \(\frac{x}{b-20}\)
time taken by brian = \(\frac{x\sqrt{2}}{b}\)
so it cannot be definitively said which time is greater.
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ManyataM wrote:
walker wrote:
Vivesomnium,

The fact, that statement 2 doesn't fix speed ratio is not enough to say that it's not sufficient.
For example, if statement 2 were following:

"Greg's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Brian's."

statement 2 would be sufficient.


Is it not the same?
you just chAnged the names . Rest is same ?

greg is travelling smaller distance (x as opposed to x\(\sqrt{2}\))
so if greg's speed is greater, then there is no doubt that greg will reach B faster than brian will reach C.
Hope this helps.
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ghostdude wrote:
Attachment:
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Greg and Brian are both at Point A (above). Starting at the same time, Greg drives to point B while Brian drives to point C. Who arrives at his destination first?

(1) Greg's average speed is 2/3 that of Brian's.
(2) Brian's average speed is 20 miles per hour greater than Greg's.



We have an isosceles right triangle since AB = BC. So ratio of sides is 1:1:1.414 (i.e. sqrt2).

Distance to be travelled by Greg : Brian = 1 : 1.414
For them to reach together at their destinations (in same time), their ratio of speeds must be 1 : 1.414.

Statement 1:
But actually ratio of their speeds is 2:3 (which is same as 1 : 1.5 ).
Since Brian's speed is higher than what is required, he will reach before Greg.
Sufficient

Statement 2:
We are given the actual difference between their speeds. We don't know their relative speeds/ratio of their speeds.
If speed of Greg & Brian are 10 & 30 mph, Brian will reach first (ratio 1 : 3)
If speed of Greg and Brian are 80 and 100 mph, Greg will reach first (ratio 1 : 1.25)
Not sufficient

Answer (A)


KarishmaB Bunuel chetan2u can you please explain why the below method is not right for Statement 2?

We need to find out who reaches first so TIME is constant; given time is constant, ratio of
\(\frac{speed of B}{speed of G }\)= \(\frac{distance of B}{ distance of G}\)

Assuming speed of G to be x, speed of B is x+20

Setting up the equation:

\(\frac{x+20}{x }\)= \(\frac{1.44}{1}\)

Solving for x, we get 45.4 m/hr.
Therefore speed of G is 45.4 m/hr and speed of B is 65.4 miles per hour (close to the ratio of 2/3)

Given we have the ratio of the distances, we can find the time.

Can anyone kindly explain what is wrong with this method?

Thank you :)
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