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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Dadasaheb kamble said:   6 months ago
How 5/18 came I will explain.
1 km = 1000 m.
1hr = 60min.
1 min = 60sec.
60min = 3600 sec.
1000/3600 = 5/18.
(Cancelling two zeroes up and down and 2 * 5 = 10 and 2 * 18 = 36).
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ABISHEK said:   6 months ago
150m is the correct answer.
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G david said:   5 months ago
Nice question. Thanks.
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Biranu medeksa said:   5 months ago
How 5/18 came? Anyone, please explain to me.
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SRIRAM said:   5 months ago
Why we are calculating 5/18 not 18/5? Please explain it.
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Utkarsh Anand said:   5 months ago
@All.

5/18 was used to convert km/hr into m/sec.
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Tapentadol said:   5 months ago
60km = 60000m.
1hr = 3600sec.
Now, if 60000m = 3600sec,
x = 9sec.
x = 60000m * 9sec/3600sec.
x = 150m.
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Radhika C said:   5 months ago
Useful information, Thanks all.
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Yash said:   5 months ago
150 is the correct answer.
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Shalini P said:   4 months ago
Thanks eveyone for explaining the answer.
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