Question:The wheel of a an engine`7 1/2` metres in circumference makes 7 revolutions in 9 seconds. The speed of the train in km per hour is :
A 150
B 132
C 130
D 135
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationDistance covered in 7 revolutions
`= (7 xx 2 xx 22/7 xx 15/2) m`
`= 330 m.`
Distance covered in 9 sec m.
Distance covered in 1 hour
`= (330/9 xx (60 xx 60)/(1000)) m`
`= 132 km`