Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Time, Speed and Distance

Question:

Two trains are moving towards each other at the speeds of 70 km/h and 85 km/h. Their lengths are 210 m and 255 m, respectively. How much time will they take to cross each other completely?

Options:

18.0 seconds

18.2 seconds

10.8 seconds

14.0 seconds

Correct Answer:

10.8 seconds

Explanation:

Relative speed ( when moves in opposite direction ) = 70 + 85 = 165 km/h

165 km/h = 155 × \(\frac{5 }{18 }\)  =  \(\frac{775 }{18 }\)  

Total distance = 210 + 255 = 465 m

Time taken =  \(\frac{465 × 18  }{775 }\)  

= 10.8 sec