Problems on Trains - Arithmetic Aptitude Questions and Answers

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A goods train runs at the speed of 72 kmph and crosses a 250 m long platform in 26 seconds. What is the length of the goods train?

230 m

240 m

260 m

270 m

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

Speed =	\([ 72 *\frac { 5 } { 18 } ]\)			m/sec	= 20 m/sec.

Time = 26 sec.

Let the length of the train be x metres.

Then, \( \frac { X + 250} { 26 } \)		= 20