SOLUTION: a train travelling at 50mph takes five minutes for its whole length to pass by an observer ,what is the length of the train

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Question 482344: a train travelling at 50mph takes five minutes for its whole length to pass by an observer ,what is the length of the train
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 minutes = 1/12 hour
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50 mph * (1/12) = 50/12 miles
= 25/6 miles
=~ 4.167 miles
A long train