Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: 230 m
Explanation:
We are given the following:
Step 1: Convert speeds to m/s Train A speed = 120 × (5 / 18) = 33.33 m/s Train B speed = 80 × (5 / 18) = 22.22 m/s
Step 2: Relative speed Relative speed = 33.33 + 22.22 = 55.55 m/s
Step 3: Total distance covered while crossing Distance = Relative speed × Time = 55.55 × 9 = 500 meters
Step 4: Subtract length of first train to get second train length Other train length = 500 – 270 = 230 meters
Answer: The length of the other train is 230 meters.
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