A train crosses two bridges 370 m and 480 m long in 51 and 62 seconds respectively. Find the speed of the train.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Speed = \(\frac{ Distance}{ Time}\)
Let the length of the train be x
So, according to the question:
Speed = \(\frac{ \text{x + 370}}{51}\) m/s ---------1st equation
Speed = \(\frac{\text{x + 480}}{62}\) m/s ----------2nd equation
From 1st and 2nd equation:
\(\frac{ \text{x + 370}}{51}\) = \(\frac{\text{x + 480}}{62}\)
62x + 22940 = 51x + 24480
11x = 1540
x = \(\frac{ 1540}{11 }\)
x = 140
Length of the train = 140 m
Speed of the train = \(\frac{ \text{140 + 370}}{51}\)
Speed of the train = \(\frac{ \text{510}}{51}\)
Speed of the train = 10 m/s
Speed of train in km/hr = 10 x \(\frac{ 18}{5 }\) km/hr
Speed of train in km/hr = 36 km/hr