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:
597 comments Page 26 of 60.
Arun s said:
3 years ago
1 km = 1000 m,
1 hr has 3600 sec.
So, 1 km/hr = 1000m/3600s = 5/18 m/s.
1 hr has 3600 sec.
So, 1 km/hr = 1000m/3600s = 5/18 m/s.
(94)
Ritik negi said:
1 year ago
1 km = 1000 m,
1 hr has 3600 sec.
So, 1 km/hr = 1000m/3600s = 5/18 m/s.
1 hr has 3600 sec.
So, 1 km/hr = 1000m/3600s = 5/18 m/s.
(106)
Sada said:
10 years ago
@Muhammad.
This explanation is good and useful for beginners. Thankyou.
This explanation is good and useful for beginners. Thankyou.
Vikas prasad said:
9 years ago
I can't solve the problem and also can't read it properly what can I do?
Asfu said:
2 years ago
Still, I am not getting this. Anyone, help me to understand the concept?
(15)
Naresh Thummala said:
1 decade ago
Distance = Speed x time.
Length = (60 x 5/18) x 9.
= 150 MTRS.
Length = (60 x 5/18) x 9.
= 150 MTRS.
Angelina said:
9 years ago
Easy to understand this method very nice explanation. Thank you to all.
Vee said:
10 months ago
I also don’t understand how 50/3 and 5/18 came? Anyone, please explain.
(5)
Palanivel said:
1 decade ago
Hi i am palanivel i got ur explanation for above question..thak you..
Baskar said:
1 decade ago
Any one know the how many feet is one meter? well explanations sundar.
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