Two trains, one from Howrah to Patna and the other from Patna to Howrah, start simultaneously. After they meet, the trains reach their destinations after 24 hours and 8 hours respectively. The ratio of their speeds is  Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 4 : 9
B) 4 : 3
C) 1 : 3
D) 4 : 8
E) 4 : 5
Let us name the trains as A and B. Then, (A's speed) : (B's speed) = b : a = 8 : 24 = 1 : 3.
Answer: 1 : 3
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Two trains, one from Howrah to Patna and the other from Patna to Howrah, start simultaneously. After they meet, the trains reach their destinations after 24 hours and 8 hours respectively. The ratio of their speeds is