Without stoppages, a train travels at an average speed of 60 km/h and with stoppages it covers the same distance at an average speed of 48 km/h. How many minutes per hour does the train stop ?

  1. A. 10 minutes
  2. B. 12 minutes
  3. C. 15 minutes
  4. D. 20 minutes

Correct Answer: B. 12 minutes

Explanation

Stoppage time per hour = ((Fast Speed - Slow Speed) / Fast Speed) * 60 minutes. This equals ((60 - 48) / 60) * 60 = 12 minutes.

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