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A 180 meters long train crosses another train having length 270 m in 54/5 seconds by running towards each other. If the ratio of speed of the first tr
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A 180 meters long train crosses another train having length 270 m in 54/5 seconds by running towards each other. If the ratio of speed of the first train to second train is 2 : 3, then find the time taken by 2nd train to cross first train if both running in the same direction?

A.

47

B.

26

C.

54

D.

50

E.

25

Correct option is C


Information given:
A 180 meters long train crosses another train having length 270 m in 54/5 seconds by running towards each other
The ratio of speed of the first train to second train is 2 : 3
Formulas Used:
Distance (when two train running towards each other) = length of first train + length of second train
Speed = Distance/time
Time = Distance/speed
Explanation:
Let speed of first and second train in m/second be 2x and 3x respectively.
Sum of the length of first train and second train ⇒ 180 + 270 = 450 m
Sum of their speeds =
2x + 3x = (450×5)/54
5x=125/3 m/s
x=25/3 m/s
Time taken by second train to cross first train =450/(3x-2x)=450/25×3=54 seconds

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