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A train approaches a tunnel MN. A dog is inside the tunnel at 2/5 the distance from the entrance M. If it runs towards M, the train catches it exactly at M. If it runs towards N, the train catches it exactly at N. Find the ratio of the dog’s speed to the train’s speed.

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