Question

    A train takes 25 seconds more to

    cross a 750 metres long platform than it does to cross a 350 metres long bridge. If the time taken by the train to cross a tree is 18 seconds, find the speed of the train.
    A 12 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the length of the train be 'x' metres. Let the speed of the train be 'y' m/s. According to the question:

    Therefore, the speed of the train is 16 m/s.

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