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A train running at the speed of 60 kmph crosses a 200 m long platform in 27 seconds. What is the length of the train?

a) 200 meters
b) 240 meters
c) 250 meters
d) 450 meters

Answer: c
Explanation:
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Speed}} = \left( {60 \times \frac{5}{{18}}} \right){\text{m/sec}} \cr & {\text{ = }}\frac{{50}}{3}{\text{m/sec}} \cr & {\text{Time = 27 sec}}{\text{.}} \cr & {\text{Let the length of the train be }}x{\text{ metres}}{\text{.}} \cr & {\text{Then,}}\frac{{x + 200}}{{27}}{\text{ = }}\frac{{50}}{3}{\text{ }} \cr & \Leftrightarrow x + 200 = \left( {\frac{{50}}{3} \times 27} \right) = 450 \cr & \Leftrightarrow x = 450 – 200 = 250{\text{ metres}} \cr} $$

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