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    If a 1352 m long train crosses a pole in 169 seconds, then find the time (in seconds) taken by the train to cross a 256 m long platform.
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    If a 1352 m long train crosses a pole in 169 seconds, then find the time (in seconds) taken by the train to cross a 256 m long platform.

    A.

    205

    B.

    193

    C.

    201

    D.

    195

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    Length of Train = 1352 m

    The train to cross a 256 m long platform.

    Formula used: 

    Speed=DistanceTimeSpeed = \frac{Distance}{Time}   

    Solution:  

    When train crosses the pole

    Speed of train = 1352169=8m/sec\frac{1352}{169} =8 m/sec 

    Time take to cross the platform;

    Total Distance  = 1352+256=1608 meters1352 + 256 = 1608 \ meters

    Time = 16088\frac{1608 }{8 } 

    =201seconds= 201 seconds 

    The time taken by the train to cross the 256-meter-long platform is 201 seconds.​

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