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Train A (160 m, 72 km/h) runs behind train B (140 m, 54 km/h) on a parallel line in the same direction; A's front is 100 m behind B's rear. After how many seconds will A's rear be 50 m ahead of B's front?

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  • A90 s
  • B80 s
  • C58 s
  • D60 s

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A must gain m on B. Relative speed km/h m/s → 90 s. (80 s forgets the final 50 m lead.)
Answer: A) 90 s

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