Aptitude - Problems on Trains - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on Trains - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
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A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the length of the train?
120 metres
180 metres
324 metres
150 metres
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Speed = 60 x 5 m/sec = 50 m/sec.
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Length of the train = (Speed x Time).

Length of the train = 50 x 9 m = 150 m.
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Discussion:
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SSHA said:   6 months ago
Why should I take 5/18, can you please explain that?
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Latha said:   1 decade ago
Hi Vishnu.

(sqrt(3N))^3/2 = 90.
N=?

Answer: N=10.

Geetha(VG) said:   1 decade ago
Can you explain the encoding and decoding problems?

Swarit said:   4 years ago
60*5/18 = 50/3.
50/3 *9,
Then 50*3.
Answer = 150.
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Lokesh said:   3 years ago
Why do we use 5/18. Can anybody explain me? please.
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Sarita said:   3 years ago
Why do we use 5/18? Can anybody explain me? please.
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Anil Magar said:   2 years ago
@Anuradha.
= 50/3*9.
= 16.6666667*9,
= 150M answer.
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Mohan said:   2 years ago
@All.

Here, Speed of the train = 60×(5/18) = 50/3.
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Sagari said:   5 months ago
Very informative. Thanks for explaining @Devaritha.
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MOTHI said:   1 decade ago
Its simple but we should remember how 5/18 exists?


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