A train passes a standing man in 6 seconds and a 210-meter long platform in 16 seconds. Find the speed of the train. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train passes a standing man in 6 seconds and a 210-meter long platform in 16 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
A. 80 km/h
B. 54 km/h
C. 72 km/h
D. 75.6 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let length of train be L. Speed = L/6. Also, Speed = (L + 210)/16. Equating them: L/6 = (L+210)/16 => 16L = 6L + 1260 => 10L = 1260 => L = 126 meters. Speed = 126 / 6 = 21 m/s. Speed in km/h = 21 * (18/5) = 378 / 5 = 75.6 km/h.

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