Question

Two trains 175 metres and 125 metres in length are running towards each other on parallel tracks, one at the rate 55 km/hr and another at 35 km/hr. In how many seconds will they be clear of each other from the moment they meet?

A 12 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 10 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 15 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 6 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 9 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Required time = Sum of the lengths of trains / Relative speed Relative speed = 55 + 35 = 90 kmph = (90 × 5)/18 = 25 m/sec Required time = (175 + 125)/25 = 300/25 = 12 seconds

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