A passenger train 180 meters long is running at 60 km/h. How much time will it take to pass a platform of length 220 meters? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A passenger train 180 meters long is running at 60 km/h. How much time will it take to pass a platform of length 220 meters?

A. 20 seconds

B. 24 seconds

C. 27 seconds

D. 30 seconds

Answer: Option B

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Total distance = 180 + 220 = 400 meters. Speed = 60 * (5/18) = 50/3 m/s. Time = 400 / (50/3) = 400 * 3 / 50 = 24 seconds.

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A car covers a certain distance in 8 hours at a speed of 50 km/h. What should be its speed to cover the same distance in 5 hours?

A. 80 km/h

B. 75 km/h

C. 70 km/h

D. 90 km/h

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Distance = 50 * 8 = 400 km. Required Speed = 400 / 5 = 80 km/h.

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A train 240 meters long passes a static utility pole in 12 seconds. Find the time it takes to completely pass a platform of length 360 meters.

A. 35 seconds

B. 32 seconds

C. 26 seconds

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Speed of train = 240 / 12 = 20 m/s. Total distance to pass platform = 240 + 360 = 600 meters. Time taken = 600 / 20 = 30 seconds.

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A cyclist covers 750 meters in 2 minutes 30 seconds. Find his speed in km/h.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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