Aptitude - Problems on Trains - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on Trains - General Questions (Q.No. 16)
16.
A train travelling at a speed of 75 mph enters a tunnel 31/2 miles long. The train is 1/4 mile long. How long does it take for the train to pass through the tunnel from the moment the front enters to the moment the rear emerges?
2.5 min
3 min
3.2 min
3.5 min
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Total distance covered
= ( 7 + 1 ( miles
2 4
= 15 miles.
4

Therefore Time taken
= ( 15 ( hrs
4 x 75
= 1 hrs
20
= ( 1 x 60 ( min.
20
= 3 min.

Discussion:
129 comments Page 12 of 13.

Ajinath khedkar said:   9 years ago
Yes, Option C is the correct answer.

Ashok said:   1 decade ago
How come to 15 could you explain?

Vaibhav said:   1 decade ago
How come 15/4 could you explain?

Phaneendra said:   7 years ago
I think here 75 is kmph not mph.

Kumar tamang said:   7 years ago
How come 15/4 could you explain?

Atikraja Khochikar said:   2 years ago
How 7/2 came? anyone explain me.
(6)

Pasha4u said:   1 decade ago
Please can any one explain it ?

Sree said:   1 decade ago
Please explain clearly how 7/2?

Nivin said:   9 years ago
I agree with you @Sanjay Singh.

Chaitu said:   8 years ago
Y isn't miles converted to kms?


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