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:

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]
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1200 x | 3 | ![]() |
= 720 km/hr. |
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Discussion:
160 comments Page 14 of 16.
Vansh Chaudhary said:
3 years ago
Please explain me why 2/3 became 3/5 ?
(26)
Batunde Collines said:
8 months ago
This has been so helpful. Thanks all.
(2)
Bhupesh shahare said:
1 decade ago
Still it confusing, how 5/3 comes?
Neha said:
7 years ago
How come 5/3 here? Please tell me.
Madhan said:
4 months ago
Thanks all for giving explanation.
(5)
Sai said:
1 decade ago
1200/5/3
= 1200*3/5 = 3600/5 = ?
= 1200*3/5 = 3600/5 = ?
Vishal said:
9 years ago
Nice explanation thanks @Avinash.
Veeresh said:
1 decade ago
Why we should write 5/3 as 3/5?
Gloria said:
1 decade ago
Please more explanation on 5/3?
Manoj said:
1 decade ago
Please explain the second line.
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