Two trains are moving in opposite directions @ 60 km/hr and 90 km/hr. Their lengths are 1.10 km and 0.9 km respectively. The time taken by the slower train to cross the faster train in seconds is:
Aptitude
Problems on Trains
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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A54 s
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B48 s
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C40 s
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D60 s
Answer
Correct Answer: 48 s
Explanation
Given Data
- Speeds = 60 km/hr and 90 km/hr (opposite directions)
- Lengths = 1.10 km and 0.90 km
Step 1: Relative speed & distancevrel = 60 + 90 = 150 km/hrDistance to cross = 1.10 + 0.90 = 2.00 km
Step 2: Timet (hours) = 2.00 ÷ 150 = 1/75 ht (seconds) = (1/75) × 3600 = 48 s
Final AnswerTime taken = 48 s.