Problems on Trains - General Aptitude

Q1:

Two trains are running at 40 km/hr and 20 km/hr respectively in the same direction. Fast train completely passes a man sitting in the slower train in 5 seconds. What is the length of the fast train?

A 23 m

B
23 2 m
9
 

C
27 7 m    
9

D 29 m

ANS:A - 23 m

Relative speed = (40 - 20) km/hr = ( 20 x 5 ( m/sec = ( 50 ( m/sec.
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Therefore Length of faster train = ( 50 x 5 ( m = 250 m = 27 7 m.
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