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Question : Train A running at 81 km/hr takes 72 sec to overtake train B, when both the trains are running in the same direction, but it takes 36 sec to cross each other if the trains are running in the opposite direction. If the length of train B is 600 metres, then find the length of train A (in metres).

Option 1: 600

Option 2: 480

Option 3: 590

Option 4: 900


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 480


Solution : Let the length of train A be $L{_A}$ and the speed of train B be $S{_B}$ km/hr.
When both trains are running in the same direction,
Distance = relative speed $\times$ time
⇒ $L{_A}+600 = (81-S{_B})\times\frac{5}{18}\times 72$
⇒ $L{_A}+600 = (81-S{_B})\times 20$
⇒ $L{_A}+20S{_B} = 1020$ ........(1)
When both the trains are running in the opposite direction,
⇒ $L{_A}+600 = (81+S{_B})\times\frac{5}{18}\times 36$
⇒ $L{_A}+600 = (81+S{_B})\times 10$
⇒ $L{_A}-10S{_B} = 210$
Multiplying by 2 we get,
⇒ $2L{_A} - 20S{_B} = 420$
⇒ $20S{_B} = 2L{_A} -420$........(2)
Now, putting the value from equation (2) in (1), we get,
⇒ $L{_A} + 20S{_B} = 1020$
⇒ $L{_A} + 2L{_A} - 420 = 1020$
⇒ $3L{_A} = 1440$
⇒ $L{_A} = 480\ \mathrm{m}$
Hence, the correct answer is 480.

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