A running man crosses a bridge of length 500 meters in 4 minutes. At what…
2023
A running man crosses a bridge of length 500 meters in 4 minutes. At what speed he is running?
- A.
8.5 km/hr
- B.
7.5 km/hr
- C.
9.5 km/hr
- D.
6.5 km/hr
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Correct answer: B
Step-by-Step Solution
To calculate the man's speed in km/hr, follow these steps to ensure all units are consistent:
Identify the given values:
Distance = 500 meters
Time = 4 minutes
Convert units to the required format (km/hr):
Convert distance to kilometers: 500 meters = 500 / 1000 = 0.5 km.
Convert time to hours: 4 minutes = 4 / 60 = 1/15 hours.
Calculate speed:
Speed = Distance / Time
Speed = 0.5 / (1/15)
Speed = 0.5 * 15 = 7.5 km/hr.