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A train travels at the rate of 50 Km/hr without stoppages and it travels at 40 Km/hr with stoppages. How many minutes does the train stop on and average per hour?

A) 6 min
B) 12 min
C) 18 min
D) 14 min

Correct Answer:


B) 12 min

Description for Correct answer:
Due to stoppages , it covers 10km less per hour.

Time taken to cover 10 km = \(\large \left( \frac{10}{50} \times 60\right) \) = 12 min

Hence train stops on an average 12 min per hour.

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