Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 112.5 metres
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Passing a fixed point equals train length traveled in the given time. Convert speed to m/s to multiply by seconds and get length in meters.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
30 km/h = 8.333... m/s. Length L = v * t in consistent units.
Step-by-Step Solution:
L = 8.333... * 13.5 = 112.5 m.
Verification / Alternative check:
At 8.333... m/s, 112.5 m takes 13.5 s, matching the given time.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
112 m or 113 m are rounding approximations and not exact; “None of these” is incorrect because 112.5 m is a precise match.
Common Pitfalls:
Using km/h directly with seconds without converting to m/s.
Final Answer:
112.5 metres
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