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Two trains, 120 m and 180 m long, are running in opposite directions at 40 km/h and 50 km/h respectively. How many seconds will they take to cross each other?

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A10
  • B12
  • C18
  • D15

Step-by-Step Solution

Relative speed = 40 + 50 = 90 km/h = 25 m/s. Total length = 300 m. Time = 300 / 25 = 12 seconds.
Answer: B) 12

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