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 = |
|
50 | x 9 | m = 150 m. |
| 3 |
Discussion:
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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:
1 year ago
I also don’t understand how 50/3 and 5/18 came? Anyone, please explain.
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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.
Ravi1 said:
1 decade ago
Length always in meters so in order to get meters we just multiply it.
AMOD KULKARNI said:
9 years ago
I easily understand the conversion. Thanks for the given explanations.
Sariga Ashokkumar said:
5 months ago
A km/hr = [a×5÷18]m/s.
60 = [9×5÷18].
5÷2×60 = 150 meter.
60 = [9×5÷18].
5÷2×60 = 150 meter.
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Nishad Peta said:
4 years ago
Very excellent explanation and very useful link.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
Nathiya.S said:
3 years ago
Thanks for all, it's a great explanation and it is very useful to me.
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