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 3
miles long. The train is 
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?
miles long. The train is 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?Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Priyavel said:
1 decade ago
@Errer
We convert mixed fraction into proper fraction
( 3*2=6+1=7)
We convert mixed fraction into proper fraction
( 3*2=6+1=7)
Pasha4u said:
1 decade ago
Please can any one explain it ?
Sree said:
1 decade ago
Please explain clearly how 7/2?
Viswam said:
1 decade ago
See this link: http://www.mathsisfun.com/mixed-fractions.html
Gaurav said:
1 decade ago
I think the total distance = 7/2 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 4 miles as the summation of length of the tunnel, length of train when it enters and length of train when it emerges out should be taken.
Anitha said:
1 decade ago
Yes Gaurav I agree with you..
Total distance covered = 7/2(tunnel)+1/4(length of train)+1/4(length of train since the rear part is to be considered emerging)= 4 miles
So total time taken = (4 miles / 75mph ) * 60 mins
= 3.2 mins
So the answer is [C]
Total distance covered = 7/2(tunnel)+1/4(length of train)+1/4(length of train since the rear part is to be considered emerging)= 4 miles
So total time taken = (4 miles / 75mph ) * 60 mins
= 3.2 mins
So the answer is [C]
Manni said:
1 decade ago
It will be 3mins.
Because total distance is 7/2 (tunnel) +1/4 (train).
When train starts entering tunnel there is nothing inside so why take 2 times.
Because total distance is 7/2 (tunnel) +1/4 (train).
When train starts entering tunnel there is nothing inside so why take 2 times.
Santhosh said:
1 decade ago
I did not get any clarity, I'm fluctuating between Gaurav and Manni.
Can any one explain?
Can any one explain?
Swetha said:
1 decade ago
I didn't understand? can any one explain ?
Swetha said:
1 decade ago
Why don't we convert miles into meter in this problem? I'm very confused. Can anyone explain the solution clearly? please.
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