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    Question

    A 375 m long train crosses a platform thrice its length

    in 2 min. Find the speed of the train. TYPE 2
    A 8.5 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5.5 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 11 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 12.5 m/s Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Speed of train = (Length of train + Length of Platform)/Required time Length of train = 375 m Crossing time of platform = 2 × 60 = 120 sec Length of platform = 375 × 3 = 1125 m Let the speed of train be x. Speed of train = (375 + 1125)/120 ⇒  x = 1500/120 = 12.5 m/s

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