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

Correct Answer: 270 m

Explanation:

Speed =	❨	72 x	5	❩m/sec	= 20 m/sec.
			18

Time = 26 sec.

Let the length of the train be x metres.

Then,	x + 250	= 20
	26

⟹ x + 250 = 520

⟹ x = 270.

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