Problems on Trains – Data Sufficiency 1

Directions to Solve

Each of the questions given below consists of a statement and / or a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the given question. Read both statements and

  • Give answer (A) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
  • Give answer (B) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
  • Give answer (C) if the data either in Statement I or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
  • Give answer (D) if the data even in both Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
  • Give answer(E) if the data in both Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

1. What is the speed of the train whose length is 210 meters?

I. The train crosses another train (Howrah Express/12869) of 300 meters length running in the opposite direction in 10 seconds.
II. The train crosses another train (Howrah Express/12869) running in the same direction at the speed of 60 km/hr in 30 seconds.

A. I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
B. II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
C. Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
D. Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
E. Both I and II are necessary to answer

Correct Answer: E. Both I and II are necessary to answer

Answer Explanation:

the speed of the train whose length is 210 metres

2. What is the length of a running train crossing another 180 meter long train running in the opposite direction?

I. The relative speed of the two trains was 150 kmph.
II. The trains took 9 seconds to cross each other.

A. I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
B. II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
C. Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
D. Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
E. Both I and II are necessary to answer

Correct Answer: E. Both I and II are necessary to answer

Answer Explanation:

the length of a running train crossing another 180 metre long train running in the opposite direction

3. What is the length of a running train?

I. The train crosses a man in 9 seconds.
II. The train crosses a 240 meter long platform in 24 seconds.

A. I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
B. II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
C. Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
D. Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
E. Both I and II are necessary to answer

Correct Answer: E. Both I and II are necessary to answer

Answer Explanation:

the length of a running train

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