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A 270 metres long train running at the speed of 120 kmph crosses another train running in opposite direction at the speed of 80 kmph in 9 seconds. What is the length of the other train?

Correct Answer: 230 m

Explanation:

Relative speed = (120 + 80) km/hr


   = 200 x 5 ❩m/sec
18



   = 500 ❩m/sec.
9


Let the length of the other train be x metres.



Then, x + 270 = 500
9 9


x + 270 = 500


x = 230.


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