A train crosses a 375 m long platform in 27 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 km/h?

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  1. 525 m
  2. 140 m
  3. 160 m
  4. 150 m

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Option 4 : 150 m
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Let length of train be A meter.

⇒ 70 kmph = 70 × 5/18 = 175/9 m/sec

A train crosses a 375 m long platform in 27 seconds,

⇒ 175/9 = (375 + A) /27

⇒ 375 + A = 175 × 3

⇒ A = 150

∴ The length of the train = 150 m
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