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An express train travelled 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 ?

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6 hrs 21 min
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6 hrs 24 min
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6 hrs 27 min
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6 hrs 30 min
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Solution

The correct option is A 6 hrs 21 min
Distance=600 km
Speed=100 km/hr
Time =600100=6hr
Number of stops in 600 km=(60075)1=7
Time of stopping after every 75 km=3 min
Total time of stopping=7×3=21min
Total time to cover 600 km is 6 hr 21 min.

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