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      Question

      A train can cross a pole in 8 seconds while it can cross a

      216 metres long platform in 26 seconds. Find the time (in hours) taken by the train to cover a distance of 432 km if the train increased its speed by 25%.
      A 7.5 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 8.2 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 8.0 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 9.0 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 7.8 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let speed of train is 'x' m/s while length of the train is 'l' metres.
      So, l = 8x And, l + 216 = 26x
      Or, 8x + 216 = 26x
      Or, 18x = 216
      Or, x = 12
      So, Speed of train = 12 × 18/5 = 43.2 km/h
      Desired time = 432/(1.25 × 43.2) = 8.0 hours

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