A man walking at 5 km/h notices a train 100 meters long passing him from behind in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the train? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man walking at 5 km/h notices a train 100 meters long passing him from behind in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the train?
A. 70 km/h
B. 65 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 75 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Relative speed = 100 / 6 = 50/3 m/s = (50/3) * (18/5) = 60 km/h. Since the train passes him from behind (same direction), Relative Speed = Speed of train - Speed of man => 60 = Speed of train - 5 => Speed of train = 65 km/h.

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A person row a distance of 16 km downstream in 2 hours and the same distance upstream in 4 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
A. 7 km/h
B. 8 km/h
C. 6 km/h
D. 5 km/h

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Downstream speed = 16 / 2 = 8 km/h. Upstream speed = 16 / 4 = 4 km/h. Speed in still water = (8 + 4) / 2 = 6 km/h.

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Question #2
A wheel has a radius of 42 cm. How many revolutions must it make to cover a distance of 132 meters?
A. 40 revolutions
B. 50 revolutions
C. 60 revolutions
D. 70 revolutions

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Circumference of the wheel = 2 * (22/7) * 42 = 264 cm = 2.64 meters. Total distance = 132 meters. Number of revolutions = 132 / 2.64 = 50 revolutions.

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A person travels a distance of 120 km at 40 km/h and returns at 60 km/h. Find the total time spent for the entire round trip.
A. 7 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 5 hours
D. 4 hours

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Time for onward journey = 120 / 40 = 3 hours. Time for return journey = 120 / 60 = 2 hours. Total time = 3 + 2 = 5 hours.

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