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?
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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Padmalochan said:   1 decade ago
Why you multiply 5 in 60? How you found 5?

Ragavi said:   9 years ago
how 50/3 comes? Please, anyone explain me.

Hemanth said:   9 years ago
Excellent explanation. Thank you @Sundhar.

Prasad said:   9 years ago
s=60*5/18,t=9;
s=d/t;
d=s*t=60*5/18*9=150;

Zuberali said:   7 years ago
Best and easy explanation, thanks @Sundar.

Nkem victory said:   3 years ago
How did you get 18 and 50? Please explain.
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Amar Mali said:   2 years ago
Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
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Sukanth said:   2 years ago
Thanks all for giving a clear explanation.
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Anjali Singh said:   2 years ago
Should any one tell me how 5/18 came here?
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Harshitha said:   2 years ago
How 5/18 is calculated? please explain it.
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