Home » Aptitude » Problems on Trains

A train 110 metres long is running with a speed of 60 kmph. In what time will it pass a man who is running at 6 kmph in the direction opposite to that in which the train is going?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 6 s

Explanation:

Given Data

  • Train length = 110 m
  • Train speed = 60 km/hr
  • Man runs at 6 km/hr in opposite direction

Step 1: Relative speed (opposite)
vrel = 60 + 6 = 66 km/hr = 66 × (5/18) = 18.3333 m/s


Step 2: Time to cross the man
t = distance ÷ speed = 110 ÷ 18.3333 = 6 s


Final Answer
The train passes the man in 6 s.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Problems on Trains

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
Join Discussion