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The speeds of two trains are in the ratio of 3 :5. They are
moving on the opposite directions on parallel tracks.
x + (y100) = ~^~ x ' (ii) [where t = required time]
The first train crosses a telegraph pole in 3 seconds
whereas the second train crosses the pole in 5 seconds.
Now, putting equation (i) into equation (ii), we have,
Find the time taken by the trains to cross each other
(25x36)-100 = 25t
completely.
(900-100)2
15 sec d) A4-1
800x2 -64 seconds.
17
b)4sec
c)
or,
/
=
25
25
sec
3. The
a) speeds
sec of two trains are in the ratio of 2 :3. They are
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
moving on the opposite directions on parallel tracks.
have
The first train crosses a telegraph pole in 10 seconds
the required time
whereas the second train crosses the pole in 15 seconds. Find the time taken by the trains to cross each
= ~45x 3 6 - 45x5
- ^ - = 72-8 = 64 sees.
other completely.
18
a) 23 sec b) 14 sec c) 13 sec d) 16 sec
4. The speeds of two trains are in the ratio 5 : 9. They are Exercise
going in opposite directions along parallel tracks. If each
takes 5 seconds to cross a telegraph post, find the time 1. A train with 60 km/hr crosses a bridge in 25 seconds.
Another train 120 metres shorter crosses the same bridge
taken by the trains to cross each other completely?
at 30 km/hr. Find the time taken by the second train to
a) 3 sec
b)5 sec
c)6 sec
d)9 sec
cross the bridge.
Answers
a) 35 sec b) 34.6 sec c) 35.2 sec d) 35.6 sec
A
train with 36 km/hr crosses a bridge in 18 seconds.
2.
l.b;Hint:x:y = 64:96 = 2:3
Another train 90metres shorter crosses the same bridge
Now applying the given2x5+3x6
rule, we have28 3
at 27 km/hr. Find the time taken by the second train to
the required answer: 2 + 3 = T = 5 J S e c
cross the bridge.
a) 20 sec b) 18 sec c) 16 sec d) 12 sec
: a 3.c
4.b
A
3. train with 72 km/hr crosses a bridge in 36 seconds.
Another train 180 metres shorter crosses the same bridge
Rule 36
at 54 km/hr. Find the time taken by the second train to
Theorem: A train with x km/hr crosses a bridge in Tseccross the bridge.
onds. Another train L metres, shorter crosses (fee same bridge
a) 24 sec
b) 32 sec
at y km/hr. Time taken by the second train to cross the
c) 36 sec
d) Can't be determined
bridge is given by X-T-
Illustrative Example
yx 18
seconds.
Answers
l.d
2.d
3.c
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= 15 hrs
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