A train 150 meters long is tracking at a speed of 72 km/h. How long will it take to pass a bridge 250 meters long? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train 150 meters long is tracking at a speed of 72 km/h. How long will it take to pass a bridge 250 meters long?
A. 24 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 22 seconds
D. 18 seconds
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total distance = 150 + 250 = 400 meters. Speed = 72 * (5/18) = 20 m/s. Time taken = 400 / 20 = 20 seconds.

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Question #1
Walking at 3/4 of his usual speed, a man is 20 minutes late to his office. Find his usual time to reach the office.
A. 60 minutes
B. 50 minutes
C. 70 minutes
D. 80 minutes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
New Speed = 3/4 of usual speed, so New Time = 4/3 of usual time. Change in time = 4/3 * T - T = 1/3 * T = 20 minutes. Usual time T = 60 minutes.

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Question #2
A truck covers a distance of 360 km in 6 hours. How much time will it take to cover a distance of 240 km at the same speed?
A. 5.0 hours
B. 4.0 hours
C. 3.5 hours
D. 4.5 hours

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Speed of truck = 360 / 6 = 60 km/h. Time taken for 240 km = 240 / 60 = 4 hours.

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A student walks from his quarter block to the academy center at 4 km/h and arrives 8 minutes late. If he manages a pace of 5 km/h, he arrives 4 minutes early. Find the track distance.
A. 4.0 km
B. 4.5 km
C. 5.0 km
D. 3.5 km

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Time difference = 8 - (-4) = 12 minutes = 10/60 = 1/5 hours. Let distance be d. d/4 - d/5 = 1/5 => d/20 = 1/5 => d = 4 km.

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