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Speed - Train Past Platform - Solve for Time (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on calculating the time it takes for a train to completely pass a platform. Problems involve using the total distance (sum of the train’s length and the platform’s length) and the train's speed to determine the time required for the train to pass. Each question provides multiple-choice answers to select from, emphasizing basic arithmetic operations and understanding of the formulae for speed, distance, and time.

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Train Past Platform - Solve for Time

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A 30 m long train is going 2 m/s. How long does it take to go past the entire length of a 10 m platform?