Aptitude - Time and Distance - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Time and Distance - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hours. To cover the same distance in 1
hours, it must travel at a speed of:
hours, it must travel at a speed of:Answer: Option
Explanation:
Distance = (240 x 5) = 1200 km.
Speed = Distance/Time
Speed = 1200/(5/3) km/hr. [We can write 1 hours as 5/3 hours]
 Required speed = |
 |
1200 x | 3 |  km/hr |
= 720 km/hr. |
| 5 |
Discussion:
160 comments Page 13 of 16.
Omar Faruq said:
9 years ago
I think the question should be in 1 hour 40 minutes not in 1 hour.
Naresh said:
9 years ago
@Manasa explain is clear please visit it.
Hiyaaa said:
9 years ago
How do you divide 1200 by 5/3? I need a reference.
Vishal said:
9 years ago
Nice explanation thanks @Avinash.
Minerve baruah said:
9 years ago
A car moves a distance of 450 km in 8 hours find its speed?
Solve and explain the answer.
Solve and explain the answer.
Gokul said:
9 years ago
How 5/3 changed into 3/5? Please tell.
Ross said:
9 years ago
Why does the 5/3 change to 3/5?
Bharath said:
9 years ago
If a boy walks at a speed of 12kmph, he takes 20 min to reach school. If he has to reach in 15 min, then with what speed he should walk?
Please tell me the solution.
Please tell me the solution.
Jayalakshmi said:
9 years ago
Distance= s * t so 12 * 20 = 240,
Spd = d/t.
t = 15.
Distance = d/t
= 240/15 = You will get the Answer.
Spd = d/t.
t = 15.
Distance = d/t
= 240/15 = You will get the Answer.
Velu said:
9 years ago
Speed ---- time
240 ---- 5
x ---- 5/3...
In direct proposal.
240 * 5 * 3
----------------
5
= 740 km/hr.
240 ---- 5
x ---- 5/3...
In direct proposal.
240 * 5 * 3
----------------
5
= 740 km/hr.
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