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11. A train crosses a platform 100 metres long in 60 seconds at a speed of 45 km per hour. The time taken by the train to cross an electric pole is:
A. 8 seconds
B. 1 minute
C. 52 seconds
D. data inadequate
Explanation: ANSWER : 52 seconds
12. Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at the rate of 46 kmph and 36 kmph. The fater train passes the slower train in 36 seconds. The length of each train is:
A. 50 metres
B. 72 metres
C. 80 metres
D. 82 metres
Explanation: ANSWER : 50 metres
13. A train is running at the rate of 40 kmph. A man also is going in the same direction parallel to the train at the speed of 25 kmph. If the train crosses the man in 48 seconds, the length of the train is:
A. 50 metres
B. 100 metres
C. 150 metres
D. 200 metres
Explanation: ANSWER : 200 metres
14. A train 100 metres long travels at 70 km per hour. A man is running at 10 km per hour in the same direction in which the train is going. The train will pass the man in:
A. 6 seconds
B. 6 seconds
C. 7 seconds
D. 8 seconds
Explanation: ANSWER : 6 seconds
15. A train 300 metres long passes a standing man in 15 seconds. The speed of the train is:
A. 40 km/hr
B. 50 km/hr
C. 60 km/hr
D. 72 km/hr
Explanation: ANSWER : 72 km/hr