Without stoppage, a train travels at an average speed of 75 km/h and with stoppages it covers the same distance at an average speed of 60 km/h. How many minutes per hour does the train stop?

10 minutes

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

12 minutes

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

14 minutes

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

18 minutes

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B 12 minutes
Speed of trains are 75 km/h and 60 km/h. and to cover a distance of 60 km train will take 60 minutes in second case (with stoppage) while without
stoppage it will take
$\frac{60}{75} = 48 m i n u t e s$
So, stoppage = 12 minutes

Suggest Corrections

Join BYJU'S Learning Program