ABC26GN3873 · Problems on Trains

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Problems on Trains · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

A train 240 m long passed a pole in 24 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform 650 m long?

(a)65 sec

(b)89 sec

(c)100 sec

(d)150 sec

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Speed $=\left(\frac{240}{24}\right) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{sec}=10 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{sec}$. $$\text { ∴ } \text { Required time }=\left(\frac{240+650}{10}\right) \mathrm{sec}=89 \mathrm{sec} .$$

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