Question

    A 125 m long train overtakes another 100 m long train in 9 sec. if the speed of the slower train is 18 kmph, what is the speed of the faster train?

    A 108 kmph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 115 kmph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 129 kmph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 109 kmph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the speed of the faster train = x kmph ∴ Relative speed of the trains = (x - 18) kmph ⇒(x - 18) x 5/18 m/sec. Distance = 125 + 100 = 225 m and time = 9 sec ∴ (x - 18)x 5/18 = 225 / 9 ⇒x - 18 = (225 x 18 ) / (5 x 9) = 90 ∴ x = 90 +18= 108 kmph.

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