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:
597 comments Page 53 of 60.
Nani said:
7 years ago
Very good explanation, thanks to all.
Jahed said:
7 years ago
Very good explanation and thank you @Sundar.
Rakesh karnal said:
7 years ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
Akhiruzzaman said:
7 years ago
60km per hour(60 minutes).
1km (1000 meter) per minute (60 second).
So, length= 1000/60 * 9 = 150m.
1km (1000 meter) per minute (60 second).
So, length= 1000/60 * 9 = 150m.
Vyshnavi said:
7 years ago
Why are you taking 5/18 in this problem?
Naveen said:
7 years ago
Nice explanations. Thanks all.
Saira said:
7 years ago
Really helpful, thank you all.
Priyanka said:
7 years ago
Thank you all for explaining the answer.
Akash said:
7 years ago
Thank you everyone.
Keerthi ramya said:
7 years ago
Well explained. Thanks all.
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