Multiple choice

A 260 meter long train is running at the speed of 43.2 km/h. In what time will it cross a 256 meter long platform?

  1. 35 sec

  2. 38 sec

  3. 41 sec

  4. 43 sec

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total distance to cross = train length + platform length = 260 + 256 = 516 m. Speed = 43.2 km/h = 43.2 × (5/18) = 12 m/s. Time = Distance/Speed = 516/12 = 43 seconds.