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:
644 comments Page 38 of 65.
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.
(8)
Prasanna said:
9 months ago
Distance = speed * time.
= 60 * 5/18 * 9 = 150m.
= 60 * 5/18 * 9 = 150m.
(15)
Santhosh said:
5 months ago
It's good. Thanks all for explaining the answer.
(14)
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.
(7)
Sudheer said:
1 decade ago
How it come 50/3 m/sec? Can you tel me please?
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