Excluding stoppages, the speed of an express train is 60 km/h and including stoppages it is 48 km/h. For how many minutes does the train stop per hour? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Excluding stoppages, the speed of an express train is 60 km/h and including stoppages it is 48 km/h. For how many minutes does the train stop per hour?
A. 14 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 12 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Stoppage time per hour = (60 - 48) / 60 = 12 / 60 = 1/5 hour. In minutes = (1/5) * 60 = 12 minutes.

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Question #1
Excluding regular route passenger stops, the speed of an express coach is 64 km/h and including stops it is 48 km/h. For how many minutes does the coach stop per hour?
A. 18 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 12 minutes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Stoppage time per hour = (64 - 48) / 64 = 16 / 64 = 1/4 hour. In minutes = (1/4) * 60 = 15 minutes.

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Question #2
A man can row 8 km/h in still water. If the river is running at 4 km/h, it takes him 6 hours to row to a place and back. How far is the place?
A. 16 km
B. 24 km
C. 20 km
D. 18 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Downstream speed = 8 + 4 = 12 km/h. Upstream speed = 8 - 4 = 4 km/h. Let distance be d. d/12 + d/4 = 6 => 4d/12 = 6 => d/3 = 6 => d = 18 km.

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Question #3
A sound wave travels at 340 m/s. How much distance in kilometers does it cover in 20 seconds?
A. 7.5 km
B. 7.2 km
C. 6.5 km
D. 6.8 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Distance = Speed * Time = 340 * 20 = 6800 meters. Converting to kilometers = 6800 / 1000 = 6.8 km.

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