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A train at 48 km/h completely crosses another train half its length, coming the other way at 42 km/h, in 12 seconds. It also passes a platform in 45 seconds. How long is the platform?

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  • A300 m
  • B400 m
  • C600 m
  • D450 m

Step-by-Step Solution

Relative km/h m/ → combined length m. Platform: km/h m/ m, minus 200 m → 400 m. (600 m forgets the train.)
Answer: B) 400 m

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