Speed of train crossing bridge

CMAT 2021 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Easy · Speed Time Distance

A 100-meter long train crosses a 200-meter long and 20-meter wide bridge in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train in Km/hour?

  1. A.

    45

  2. B.

    36

  3. C.

    54

  4. D.

    57.6

Answer

C

Explanation

Total distance covered = length of train + length of bridge = 100+200=300100 + 200 = 300 meters. (Width of bridge is irrelevant to crossing time).

Speed in m/s = 30020=15\frac{300}{20} = 15 m/s.

Speed in km/h = 15×185=5415 \times \frac{18}{5} = 54 km/h.

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