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A train crosses a telegraph post in 12 seconds and a 330 m long platform in 27 seconds. What is the length of the train?

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A264 m
  • B330 m
  • C242 m
  • D286 m

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The extra 15 s is for the platform: speed m/s. Length m.
Answer: A) 264 m

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