Multiple choice

A 300m long train moving with an average speed of 126 km/hr. crosses a platform in 24 seconds. A man crosses the same platform in 5 minutes .Find approx time required by train to cross the man?

  1. 8 sec

  2. 9 sec

  3. 23 sec

  4. 25 sec

  5. Cannot be determined
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The problem is missing critical information: the man's position on the platform (where he starts or is located when the train begins crossing) and whether he is stationary or moving. Without knowing the relative positions of the train and man, the crossing time cannot be uniquely determined.

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