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Two goods train each 500 m long, are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks. Their speeds are 45 km/hr and 30 km/hr respectively.
What is the time taken by the slower train to pass the faster one?


A

12 sec

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B

24 sec

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C

48 sec

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D

60 sec

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E

36 sec

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Solution

The correct option is C

48 sec


Relative speed = (45 + 30) km/hr = (75×518)m/s =(1256)m/s

Distance covered = (500+500) m = 1000 m

Required time = (1000×6125)sec = 48 sec


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