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      Question

      A 260 m long train crosses a platform twice its length

      in 2 min. Find the speed of the train.
      A 4 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 5 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 6.5 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 7 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Speed of train = (Length of train + Length of Platform)/Required time Length of train = 260 m Crossing time of platform = 2 × 60 = 120 sec Length of platform = 260 × 2 = 520 m Let the speed of train be x. Speed of train = (260 + 520)/120 ⇒  x = 6.5 m/s

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