A 360 m long train running at a uniform speed, crosses a platform in 55 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 24 seconds. What is the length (in meter) of the platform?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. 465
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Given, Length of train is 360 m and the train crosses a man in 24 sec; Speed of train = 360/24 = 15 m/s Suppose length of platform = x meter
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Since the train crosses the platform in 55 second: ⇒ (360 + x)/15 = 55 ⇒ 360 + x = 825 ⇒ x = 825 – 360 ⇒ x = 465 meter |