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A train 280 meters long is moving at speed of 60 km./hr. The time (second) taken by the train to cross a platform 220 meters long is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 20
  2. 25
  3. 30
  4. 35

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 30

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. 30 šŸ“š Explanation: Total distance to be covered by the train is (280 + 220) = 500 meters. The speed of 60 km/hr converts to 60 multiplied by (5/18), which is 50/3 meters per second. Time taken is distance divided by speed: 500 divided by (50/3) = (500 multiplied by 3) divided by 50. This calculation results in exactly 30 seconds to cross the platform.