A train moves past a telegraph post and a bridge 264 m long in 8 seconds and 20 seconds respectively...........

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A train moves past a telegraph post and a bridge 264 m long in 8 seconds and 20 seconds respectively. What is the speed of the train ?

79.2 km/hr

80 km/hr

69.2 km/hr.

82 km/hr.

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Explanation:

Let the length of the train be x metres and its speed by y m/sec.
Then, x/y = 8 => x = 8y
Now, (x+264)/20 = y
$\Rightarrow$ 8y + 264 = 20y
$\Rightarrow$ y = 22.
Speed = 22 m/sec = (22*18/5) km/hr = 79.2 km/hr.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

By: Amit Kumar

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