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 2 of 16.
Arbaz said:
12 months ago
1 2/3 is a mixed fraction, it has to be converted into an improper fraction
The formula to convert mixed fraction to improper fraction is Quotient * divisor + remainder/divisor.
In the above mixed fraction quotient=1, remainder= 2, divisor=3.
Therefore 1 * 3 + 2/3 = 5/3.
The formula to convert mixed fraction to improper fraction is Quotient * divisor + remainder/divisor.
In the above mixed fraction quotient=1, remainder= 2, divisor=3.
Therefore 1 * 3 + 2/3 = 5/3.
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Elester Miranda said:
1 year ago
1(2/3)= 100 mins (1hr = 60, (2/3) = 60×2/3= 40 , 60+40=100 mins).
5hr = 300 mins.
So, 300/100 = 3 (to cover the distance).
5hr = 240.
Therefore, 240 × 3 = 720.
5hr = 300 mins.
So, 300/100 = 3 (to cover the distance).
5hr = 240.
Therefore, 240 × 3 = 720.
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Ssewajje Debbie said:
1 year ago
But how does 5/3 turn to 3/5? Please explain.
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Jeswin said:
2 years ago
Please Explain how and why the reciprocal became 5/3 to 3/5. Someone, could you explain it?
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Shivi said:
3 years ago
How to simplify 1200 (5/3) ? Please explain.
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Chandra sekhar said:
2 years ago
How 1200/5/3 became 1200/3/5? Please Explain me.
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Lath ... said:
4 years ago
Speed 1=240kmph, time1 = 5hr.
Speed2=x. Time2=5/3.
S1/S2 = T2/T1,
S2 = (240*5)/(5/3),
S2 = 240*3,
S2 = 720kmph.
Speed2=x. Time2=5/3.
S1/S2 = T2/T1,
S2 = (240*5)/(5/3),
S2 = 240*3,
S2 = 720kmph.
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Anisha said:
2 years ago
How does 2/3 become 3/5? Please explain to me.
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Sonaram bobonga said:
9 months ago
Anybody explain to me how 5/3 became 3/5?
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Vaishnavi Kasana said:
2 years ago
In question it's given in mixed fraction, therefore it will be converted into fraction i.e 5/3 hrs.
(3*1)+2=5.
Fraction = 5/3hrs.
(3*1)+2=5.
Fraction = 5/3hrs.
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