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:
609 comments Page 38 of 61.
Sathya said:
9 years ago
10/36 = 5/18.
If both numerator and denominator can divide by a Single number, then you can divide it.
Here in above problem 10 and 36 both are dividing by 2, that's why the answer is 5/18.
If both numerator and denominator can divide by a Single number, then you can divide it.
Here in above problem 10 and 36 both are dividing by 2, that's why the answer is 5/18.
Padmalochan said:
9 years ago
Why you multiply 5 in 60? How you found 5?
Lovepreet singh said:
9 years ago
Well explained @Sundar and @Kalimuthu.
Shashi kant gupta said:
9 years ago
1hr = 60min and 1km = 1000m.
Let 1min = 6km.
And 1min = 60sec.
1000/60 = 16.6.
16.6 * 9 = 150m.
This is the answer.
Let 1min = 6km.
And 1min = 60sec.
1000/60 = 16.6.
16.6 * 9 = 150m.
This is the answer.
Dayanand said:
9 years ago
I agree to given solution.
Solomon said:
9 years ago
Can you please go over again.
Pooja said:
9 years ago
I agree with your comment @Sonali.
Marylyn Kaka said:
9 years ago
Speed = distance(length of train) / Time.
Length of train = speed * time.
First, express 9 seconds in hours since speed is in hours.
9 / 3600 = 0.0025.
Length = speed * time.
= 60 * 0.0025.
= 0.15 km.
Convert 0.15 km to meters since options are in meters.
=0.15 * 1000.
=150 m.
Length of train = speed * time.
First, express 9 seconds in hours since speed is in hours.
9 / 3600 = 0.0025.
Length = speed * time.
= 60 * 0.0025.
= 0.15 km.
Convert 0.15 km to meters since options are in meters.
=0.15 * 1000.
=150 m.
Vikas Prasad said:
9 years ago
I am not able to solve the problem. Please help me by explaining the simple method.
Sonali said:
9 years ago
Hey, guise your answer is really good. But I have 1 prob how to convert km/hr 1000/3600. In that form 5/18.
But thanks to Arvind. I understand. How to convert. Really thanks again Arvind.
But thanks to Arvind. I understand. How to convert. Really thanks again Arvind.
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