Two parallel rail tracks run north-south. Train $A$ moves north with a speed of $54 \; km \; h^{-1},$ and train $B$ moves south with a speed of $90 \; km \; h^{-1}.$ What is the velocity of the ground in $m \; s^{-1}$ with respect to train $B$?

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $10$

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