A goods train runs at the speed of 72 km/hr and crosses a 280 m long platform in 26 sec. What is the length of the goods train?	Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 240 B) 277 C) 276 D) 270 E) 281
Speed = 72 * 5/18= 
<gadget id="calculator">72 * 5/18</gadget>
<output>20</output>
20 m/sec.   Time= 26 sec.   Let the length of the train be x meters.   Then, (x + 280)/26 = 20   x = 240 m.   240nswer: 240
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A goods train runs at the speed of 72 km/hr and crosses a 280 m long platform in 26 sec. What is the length of the goods train?