Aptitude - Problems on Trains - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Trains - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the length of the train?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| Speed = | ![]() |
60 x | 5 | m/sec |
= | ![]() |
50 | m/sec. |
| 18 | 3 |
Length of the train = (Speed x Time).
Length of the train = |
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50 | x 9 | m = 150 m. |
| 3 |
Discussion:
619 comments Page 17 of 62.
Md shahid said:
1 year ago
The answer is 150m.
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ABISHEK said:
1 year ago
150m is the correct answer.
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Snehalatha said:
6 months ago
Good explanation, Thanks all.
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Deep said:
6 months ago
Good question, Thanks all for explaining.
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Mohammad jabir said:
4 months ago
Please explain this problem because I can't understand this.
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Sana said:
2 months ago
Good explanation. Thanks all.
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Poonam said:
1 month ago
It calculates as 600m->36 sec.
Then X->9sec.
By cross multiplication x =150m.
Then X->9sec.
By cross multiplication x =150m.
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Rajakumara said:
3 years ago
It's a very good explanation to understand the equation. Thanks, everyone.
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NARINDER KUMAR said:
3 years ago
9 = D*18/60 * 5 (USE S=D/T) AND (COVERT KM/HOUR IN TO M/SEC ) * 5/18.
So,
1 = D*2/300,
D = 300/2,
D = 150.
So,
1 = D*2/300,
D = 300/2,
D = 150.
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Pavan sai Rama said:
3 years ago
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