Aptitude - Problems on Trains - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on Trains - General Questions (Q.No. 1)

Problems on Trains

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.
			18				3

Length of the train = (Speed x Time).

Length of the train =		50	x 9	m = 150 m.
		3

Discussion:

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Renuka.p said: 5 years ago

Nice explanation. Thanks a lot.

Ibrahim said: 5 years ago

Nice explanations. Thank you all.

Parthiban said: 5 years ago

Nice explanation. Thanks all.

Irfan said: 5 years ago

Good explanation. Thanks all.

Damcho lhenxup said: 5 years ago

Thank you all for explaining.

Sonam said: 5 years ago

Thanks all for explaining.

Vaijinath Raygonda said: 5 years ago

Thank you for explaining this @Sundar.

Anjali said: 5 years ago

Thanks all.

Sathiyan js said: 5 years ago

Thanks all for clearing my doubts.

Rashmi said: 5 years ago

60km = 1hr
60km = 60min
so 1km = 1min.

1km = 1000metres, 1min=60sec
then 1000 = 60 sec
cancelation,

For 100=6,
50=3,
150=9,
Here 9 sec 150 metres.

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