A train running at a speed of 54 km/hr crosses a platform in 30 seconds. The platform is renovated and its length is doubled. Now, the same train running at same speed crosses the platform in 46 seconds. Find the length of the train.

  • 1180 metres
  • 2200 metres
  • 3210 metres
  • 4240 metres
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
Let length of the Platform is X m and Train is Y m.
Speed of the train = 54 kmph = (54*5)/18 = 15 m/sec.
To cross the platform, train needs to travel (X + Y) m in 30 sec.
Speed = Distance/Time
15 = (X+Y)/30
X + Y = 450 ---------------------------- (1)
Now Platform is renovated and its length is doubled. So, Now, train need to travel (2X + Y) m to cross the platform.
Thus,
Speed = Distance /Time
15 = (2X + Y)/46
2X + Y = 690 ------------------- (2)
Multiplying equation (1) by 2,
2X + 2Y = 900 ------------------ (3)
Now, equation (2) - (3)
2X + Y - 2X - 2Y = 690 - 900
- Y = - 210
Y = 210
Length of the train = 210 m.

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