SOLUTION: A train traveling at 72kmph crosses a platform in 30secs and a man standing on the platform in 18secs. What is the lenght of the platform in meters?

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Question 286442: A train traveling at 72kmph crosses a platform in 30secs and a man standing on the platform in 18secs. What is the lenght of the platform in meters?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A train traveling at 72kmph crosses a platform in 30secs and a man standing on the platform in 18secs. What is the length of the platform in meters?
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distance = rt
distance = 72 km/h (30 sec)
distance = 72(1000 m/hr)(30(1/3600)hr)
distance = (72000*30/3600)meters
distance = 600 meters
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Cheers,
Stan H.