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Two trains of equal length run on parallel lines in the same direction at 46 km/h and 36 km/h. The faster one passes the slower one in 36 seconds. What is the length of each train?

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  • A72 m
  • B82 m
  • C50 m
  • D100 m

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Relative speed = 10 km/h m/s. Distance in 36 s = 100 m = sum of both lengths. Each = 50 m. (100 m is the two lengths together.)
Answer: C) 50 m

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