A train 180 meters long is tracking at a uniform speed of 72 km/h. How many seconds will it take to clear a stationary passenger standing on a platform? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train 180 meters long is tracking at a uniform speed of 72 km/h. How many seconds will it take to clear a stationary passenger standing on a platform?
A. 11 seconds
B. 9 seconds
C. 8 seconds
D. 10 seconds
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed of train = 72 * (5/18) = 20 m/s. Time taken to clear the passenger = 180 / 20 = 9 seconds.

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A vehicle covers a certain distance at 48 km/h in 5 hours. How much time will it take to cover the same distance at 60 km/h?
A. 4.5 hours
B. 3.5 hours
C. 4.0 hours
D. 5.0 hours

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Distance = 48 * 5 = 240 km. New time required = 240 / 60 = 4 hours.

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A runner tracks a circular field of circumference 600 meters. If his speed is 14.4 km/h, how many rounds can he complete in 15 minutes?
A. 6 rounds
B. 5 rounds
C. 7 rounds
D. 8 rounds

Correct Answer: Option A


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A truck travels 450 meters in 30 seconds. Find its speed in km/h.
A. 48 km/h
B. 54 km/h
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D. 60 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


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