Multiple choice

The lengths of a train and a platform are equal. If a train running at a speed of 90 km/hr, crossed the platform in 1 min, then find the length of the train.

  1. 550

  2. 750

  3. 600

  4. 500

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Train speed = 90 km/hr = 25 m/s. Distance covered in 60 seconds = 25 × 60 = 1500 m. This equals train length + platform length. Since they are equal, each is 1500/2 = 750 m.