A train 120 meters long crosses a platform 180 meters long in 15 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train 120 meters long crosses a platform 180 meters long in 15 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h.
A. 72 km/h
B. 64 km/h
C. 75 km/h
D. 80 km/h
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total distance = 120 + 180 = 300 meters. Speed = 300 / 15 = 20 m/s. Conversion to km/h = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

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A car covers a distance of 200 km at a uniform speed. If the speed is increased by 10 km/h, the journey takes 4 hours. Find the initial speed of the car.
A. 40 km/h
B. 45 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 35 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
New speed = 200 / 4 = 50 km/h. Since the new speed is 10 km/h faster than the original speed, original speed = 50 - 10 = 40 km/h.

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Two trains 140 meters and 160 meters long are running at the speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h respectively in opposite directions on parallel tracks. What is the time taken by them to cross each other completely?
A. 10 seconds
B. 9 seconds
C. 10.8 seconds
D. 12 seconds

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total distance to be covered = 140 + 160 = 300 meters. Relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km/h = 100 * (5/18) = 250/9 m/s. Time = Distance / Speed = 300 / (250/9) = 300 * 9 / 250 = 10.8 seconds.

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A person crosses a 600-meter long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km/h?
A. 10 km/h
B. 7.2 km/h
C. 8.4 km/h
D. 3.6 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


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