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A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, what is the length of the platform?

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    Answer: Option B 

    Explanation:
    Speed = 54 x (5/18) m/sec = 15 m/sec.
    Length of the train = (15 x 20)m = 300 m.

    Let the length of the platform be x metres.

    Then, (x + 300)/36 = 15
    x + 300 = 540

    x = 240 m.

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