Multiple choice

A 260 metre long train crosses a 120 metre long wall in 19 seconds. What is the speed of the train?

  1. 27 km./hr.

  2. 49 km./hr.

  3. 72 km./hr.

  4. 70 km./hr.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total distance covered = length of train + length of wall = 260m + 120m = 380m. Time taken = 19 seconds. Speed = 380/19 m/s = 20 m/s. Converting to km/hr: 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/hr.