Two trains 100 meters and 120 meters long are running in the same direction at speeds of 72 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. In how much time will the faster train cross the slower train completely? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two trains 100 meters and 120 meters long are running in the same direction at speeds of 72 km/h and 54 km/h respectively. In how much time will the faster train cross the slower train completely?
A. 36 seconds
B. 48 seconds
C. 44 seconds
D. 40 seconds
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total distance = 100 + 120 = 220 meters. Relative speed = 72 - 54 = 18 km/h = 5 m/s. Time taken = 220 / 5 = 44 seconds.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Time Speed and Distance Questions

Question #1
A high-speed train covers a distance between two terminals at 300 km/h in 4 hours. At what speed must it travel to cover the same distance in 3 hours and 20 minutes?
A. 360 km/h
B. 400 km/h
C. 375 km/h
D. 350 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Distance = Speed * Time = 300 * 4 = 1200 km. New time = 3 hours 20 minutes = 10/3 hours. New required speed = Distance / New time = 1200 / (10/3) = 1200 * 3 / 10 = 360 km/h.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance
Question #2
A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 200 meters. The thief runs at 10 km/h and the policeman chases him at 12 km/h. Find the distance covered by the thief before he is caught.
A. 1100 meters
B. 900 meters
C. 1000 meters
D. 1200 meters

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Relative speed = 12 - 10 = 2 km/h. Time to catch the thief = 0.2 km / 2 km/h = 0.1 hours. Distance covered by thief = Speed * Time = 10 km/h * 0.1 hours = 1 km = 1000 meters.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance
Question #3
A man can walk a certain distance in 6 hours and ride back in 2 hours. If he rides both ways, he will save 2 hours. How much time will he take if he walks both ways?
A. 14 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 10 hours

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Let W be walking time one way and R be riding time one way. W + R = 6 + 2 = 8 hours (total trip: walk one way, ride back). If he rides both ways, total time is 2R. He saves 2 hours, so 2R = 8 - 2 = 6 hours => R = 3 hours. From W + R = 8, W = 5 hours. Walking both ways takes 2W = 10 hours.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance