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A train 240 m long passes 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: b
Explanation:
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Speed}} = {\frac{{240}}{{24}}} \,{\text{m/sec}} = 10\,{\text{m/sec}} \cr & {\text{Required}}\,{\text{time}} \cr & {\text{ = }}\, {\frac{{240 + 650}}{{10}}} \,{\text{sec}}. \cr & = 89\,sec. \cr} $$

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