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Find the length of Train A.
Statement I: Train A of length (x + 50) m can cross a man moving at the speed of 5 m/s in the opposite direction of that of train A in 10 seconds. It can cross the same man in 15 seconds if he is moving in the same direction.
Statement II: Train A of length (x + 50) m can cross another train B of length (x + 150) m moving in the opposite direction at a speed of 10 m/s in 20 seconds. It can cross train B in 28 seconds if train B is standing on the platform.

A

The data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.

B

The data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question

C

The data either in Statement I or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

D

The data in both Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

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To find the length of Train A, we will analyze both statements provided in the question systematically. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Statement I:** 1. **Given Information:** - Length of Train A = \( x + 50 \) meters - Speed of the man = 5 m/s - Time taken to cross the man in the opposite direction = 10 seconds - Time taken to cross the man in the same direction = 15 seconds 2. **Equation for crossing the man in the opposite direction:** - The relative speed when crossing the man in the opposite direction is \( s_A + 5 \) m/s (where \( s_A \) is the speed of Train A). - Distance = Speed × Time - Therefore, we have: \[ x + 50 = (s_A + 5) \times 10 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] 3. **Equation for crossing the man in the same direction:** - The relative speed when crossing the man in the same direction is \( s_A - 5 \) m/s. - Thus, we have: \[ x + 50 = (s_A - 5) \times 15 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] 4. **Solving Equations 1 and 2:** - From Equation 1: \[ x + 50 = 10s_A + 50 \implies x = 10s_A \] - From Equation 2: \[ x + 50 = 15s_A - 75 \implies x = 15s_A - 125 \] - Setting the two expressions for \( x \) equal: \[ 10s_A = 15s_A - 125 \] \[ 5s_A = 125 \implies s_A = 25 \text{ m/s} \] - Substituting \( s_A \) back into \( x = 10s_A \): \[ x = 10 \times 25 = 250 \] - Therefore, the length of Train A: \[ \text{Length of Train A} = x + 50 = 250 + 50 = 300 \text{ meters} \] **Statement II:** 1. **Given Information:** - Length of Train A = \( x + 50 \) meters - Length of Train B = \( x + 150 \) meters - Speed of Train B = 10 m/s - Time taken to cross Train B in the opposite direction = 20 seconds - Time taken to cross Train B when stationary = 28 seconds 2. **Equation for crossing Train B in the opposite direction:** - The relative speed is \( s_A + 10 \) m/s. - Therefore: \[ (x + 50) + (x + 150) = (s_A + 10) \times 20 \quad \text{(Equation 3)} \] 3. **Equation for crossing Train B when stationary:** - The relative speed is just \( s_A \) m/s. - Thus: \[ (x + 50) + (x + 150) = s_A \times 28 \quad \text{(Equation 4)} \] 4. **Solving Equations 3 and 4:** - From Equation 3: \[ 2x + 200 = 20s_A + 200 \implies 2x = 20s_A \] \[ x = 10s_A \] - From Equation 4: \[ 2x + 200 = 28s_A \implies 2x = 28s_A - 200 \] - Setting the two expressions for \( x \) equal: \[ 10s_A = 14s_A - 100 \] \[ 4s_A = 100 \implies s_A = 25 \text{ m/s} \] - Substituting \( s_A \) back into \( x = 10s_A \): \[ x = 10 \times 25 = 250 \] - Therefore, the length of Train A: \[ \text{Length of Train A} = x + 50 = 250 + 50 = 300 \text{ meters} \] ### Conclusion: From both statements, we find that the length of Train A is \( \text{300 meters} \).

To find the length of Train A, we will analyze both statements provided in the question systematically. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Statement I:** 1. **Given Information:** - Length of Train A = \( x + 50 \) meters - Speed of the man = 5 m/s ...
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