document.write( "Question 4054: A train traveling at 100 kmph overtakes a motorbike traveling at 64 kmph in 40 seconds. What is the length of the train in meters? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #1790 by khwang(438)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let the length of the train be L meters.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " Since the time for the train to overtake the motorbike is \n" ); document.write( " L/(100-64) hrs (why?) \n" ); document.write( " Now we have L/(100-64) = 40/3600. (1 hr =3600 sec)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " So, L= 40/100 = 0.4 meters\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " Kenny \n" ); document.write( " |