Train–Bridge: Practice Set

Type 2: Finding Speed, Time & Distance

Q1. A train covers 600 metres in 30 seconds. What is its speed ?
A. 15 m/s B. 20 m/s C. 25 m/s D. 30 m/s

Q2. A train covers 900 metres in 45 seconds. Find its speed.
A. 15 m/s B. 18 m/s C. 20 m/s D. 25 m/s

Q3. A person travels 240 metres in 20 seconds. What is his speed ?
A. 10 m/s B. 12 m/s C. 14 m/s D. 16 m/s

Q4. A train moving at 15 m/s covers a distance in 40 seconds. Find the distance.
A. 500 m B. 550 m C. 600 m D. 650 m

Q5. A car covers 360 metres at 12 m/s. How much time does it take ?
A. 20 sec B. 25 sec C. 30 sec D. 35 sec

Formula:

• Speed = Distance ÷ Time


• Distance = Speed × Time


• Time = Distance ÷ Speed


• 1 km/h = 5/18 m/s


• 1 m/s = 18/5 km/h