Multiple choice

A train is running at the speed of 90 kmph. Train has to reach to an station 360 km away. If train stops for 3 minutes after every 60 km, find the time taken by it to reach that station.

  1. 4 hrs 18 min

  2. 4 hrs 15 min

  3. 5 hrs 18 min

  4. 4 hrs 20 min

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Running time = 360/90 = 4 hours. The train stops after every 60 km, so it makes 360/60 - 1 = 5 stops. Total stopping time = 5 × 3 = 15 minutes. Total time = 4 hours 15 minutes.