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A train is moving and crossing a man who is running on a  platform of 100 m at a speed of 8 kmph in the direction of the train, in 9 sec. If the speed of the train is 74 kmph. Find the length of the train ?

A) 202 mts B) 188 mts
C) 165 mts D) 156 mts

Answer:   C) 165 mts



Explanation:

Let the length of the train = L mts

Relative speed of train and man = 74 - 8 = 66 kmph = 66 x 5/18 m/s

=> 66 x 5/18 = L/9

=> L = 165 mts.

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