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    Question

    A train 120 m long passes a man standing on a platform

    in 8 seconds. What time (in seconds) will it take to pass completely over a platform 180 m long at the same speed?
    A 18 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 24 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Speed of train = Distance / Time = 120 / 8 = 15 m/s. To cross a platform, total distance = length of train + length of platform = 120 + 180 = 300 m. Time = 300 / 15 = 20 seconds.

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