A train is moving at 72 km/h and passes a platform in 20 seconds. What is the length of the platform if the train is 180 meters long?

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A train is moving at 72 km/h and passes a platform in 20 seconds. What is the length of the platform if the train is 180 meters long?
  1. 200 m
  2. 300 m
  3. 400 m
  4. 500 m

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Q: A train is moving at 72 km/h and passes a platform in 20 seconds. What is the length of the platform if the train is 180 meters long?
Solution: Speed of train = 72 km/h = 20 m/s. Time = 20 s. Distance = Speed × Time = 20 m/s × 20 s = 400 m. Length of platform = 400 m - 180 m = 220 m.
Steps: 4

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