Multiple choice

A train which is 595 m long can cross a pole in 17 seconds. If it halts 5 times each time for exactly 8 minutes, how many time will it take to cover a distance of 1197 kms?

  1. 9 hr 30 min

  2. 10 hr 30 min

  3. 10 hr 10 min

  4. 10 hr 40 min

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Speed = distance/time = 595m/17s = 35 m/s. Distance = 1197 km = 1,197,000 m. Travel time = 1,197,000/35 = 34,200 seconds = 570 minutes = 9 hours 30 minutes. Halts = 5 × 8 = 40 minutes. Total = 9h 30min + 40min = 10h 10min. This matches option C.