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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Subhasri said:   1 decade ago
Another easy method for solving it.

In 3600 sec the train go 60 km.

In 1 sec the train will go 1/60km.

Then in 9 sec it will go (1/60) *9 = .15km = 150 meter.

Sumit said:   1 decade ago
Why it is divide by 5/18?

Akhil said:   1 decade ago
How many square feet is 1 metre ?

Shankaranathan .K said:   1 decade ago
Really its very nice guys. Thank you all for the explanation and your time spent in answering the question raised by other.

Rahul said:   1 decade ago
We get 16.67m/s.

That is, the train traveled 16.67 meters in 1 second.

Then multiply 9 seconds with 16.67 meters.

Then length of the train traveled 150 meters in 9 seconds.

Amol said:   1 decade ago
Why will take 18/5 please tell me?

SANTOSH KUMAR M said:   1 decade ago
I'll Give Simple Logic Answer.

i.e.,
WKT,
Speed = Distance/Time.

So,
The speed of the train is given 60km/hr.
Convert Train Speed In meters and hours into Seconds.
That is,(60*1000)/(60min*60sec).

i.e.,1 km=1000m.
1 Hour=60min.
1 min= 60sec.

We get 16.67m/s.
That is, the train traveled 16.67 meters in 1 second.
Then multiply 9 seconds with 16.67 meters.

Then length of the train traveled 150 meters in 9 seconds.
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Prashanth said:   1 decade ago
Speed = (60*(5/18)) divide 60&18 by 6, then,
Speed = (10*(5/3)) multiply 10 & 5,
Speed = (50/3).

That's all @Qaazi.

Moupiya said:   1 decade ago
Train Cross Stationary object without length.

t = Lt/St.

Lt = length of train.

St = speed of train.

Can I follow this formula for this question as I follow made easy book and for this type of question this formula is used but I'm not getting the answer thru this formula.

Can any 1 help.

Thankyou.

Qaazi said:   1 decade ago
Where has the 50/3 come from? please explain.


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