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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NA shilpa said:   1 decade ago
Nice way of teaching maths who don't understand.

Siva said:   10 years ago
Can anybody tell me clearly how 50/3 m/sec came?

Nithi said:   2 years ago
According to me, the right answer should be 150.
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Prasanna said:   9 months ago
Distance = speed * time.
= 60 * 5/18 * 9 = 150m.
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Santhosh said:   5 months ago
It's good. Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Sridhar said:   2 decades ago
Can any one say me about pole in this question?

Mahima said:   1 decade ago
Thanks a lot for having such a nice discussion!

Raju said:   5 years ago
Super, thank you for your detailed explanation.

BikramTisso said:   4 years ago
Thanks for the explanation @Kenshika venistran.
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Sudheer said:   1 decade ago
How it come 50/3 m/sec? Can you tel me please?


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