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    Question

    Length of a train is one-third of the length of a

    platform. If the train crosses the platform in 48 seconds, then find the time taken by train to cross a pole.
    A 16 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the speed of train be 'v' m/s and the length of platform be '3L' metres.

    Length of train = (1/3) X 3L = 'L' metres

    So, (3L + L) = '48v'

    Or, 4L = 48v

    So, 'L' = 12v ---------- (I)

    Required time = (L/v)

    = (12v/v) [from equation (I) ]

    = 12 seconds

    Hence, option c.

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