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A person crosses a 600 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?

A. 3.6

B. 7.2

C. 8.4

D. 10

Correct Answer :

B. 7.2


Speed = 6005×60 m/sec.
= 2 m/sec.
Converting m/sec to km/hr 
= 2 x 185 km/hr
= 7.2 km/hr.

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A. 100 kmph

B. 110 kmph

C. 120 kmph

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A. 3.6

B. 7.2

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B. 7:30 am

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B. 11 kmph

C. 12 kmph

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C. 3 : 4

D. 4 : 3

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A. 9

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B. 4 km

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The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 7 : 8. If the second train runs 400 km in 4 hours, then the speed of the first train is:

A. 70 km/hr

B. 75 km/hr

C. 84 km/hr

D. 87.5 km/hr

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A train traveled at an average speed of 100 km/hr, stopping for 3 minutes after every 75 km. How long did it take to reach its destination 600 km from the starting point.

A. 6 hours 24 mins

B. 6 hours 21 mins

C. 6 hours 18 mins

D. 6 hours 15 mins

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Robert is travelling on his cycle and has calculated to reach point A at 2 P.M. if he travels at 10 kmph, he will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 15 kmph. At what speed must he travel to reach A at 1 P.M.?

A. 9 km/hour

B. 10 km/hour

C. 11 km/hour

D. 12 km/hour

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The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 7: 8. If the second train runs 400 kms in 4 hours, then the speed of the first train is ?

A. 83.5 km/hr

B. 84.5 km/hr

C. 86.5 km/hr

D. 87.5 km/hr