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Bank Exam Practice Material Series Page 8 | Advanced Time Speed Distance Tricks and Train Problems

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Time Speed Distance

Train Problems

Heavy Standard Questions

Speed Tricks

Page 8 – Advanced Time Speed Distance Tricks and Train Problems

Master advanced time speed distance concepts, train problems, relative speed calculations, and shortcut solving techniques for competitive examinations.

Why Time Speed Distance is Important

Important topic in Bank and SSC exams
Improves logical and analytical thinking
Enhances calculation speed
Useful in train and race problems
Frequently asked in prelims and mains

Core Concepts Covered

Relative Speed
Train Crossing Problems
Boat and Stream Concepts
Average Speed
Distance Calculations

Important Time Speed Distance Formulas

Basic Formula

Speed Formula

Time Formula

Advanced Time Speed Distance Tricks

Trick 1 – Relative Speed

Two trains move in opposite directions with speeds 60 km/h and 40 km/h.

Relative Speed:

60 + 40

Answer = 100 km/h

Trick 2 – Train Crossing Problem

Train length = 200 m Speed = 20 m/s

Time to cross pole:

200 ÷ 20

Answer = 10 Seconds

Trick 3 – Average Speed Shortcut

A vehicle travels 60 km at 30 km/h and 60 km at 60 km/h.

Average Speed:

(2 × 30 × 60) ÷ (30 + 60)

Answer = 40 km/h

Heavy Standard Practice Questions

Question 1

A train 240 m long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Find speed.

Answer = 20 m/s

Question 2

Two cars travel at 70 km/h and 50 km/h in opposite directions. Find relative speed.

Answer = 120 km/h

Question 3

A man travels 150 km in 3 hours. Find speed.

Answer = 50 km/h

Question 4

Distance = 360 km, Speed = 60 km/h. Find time.

Answer = 6 Hours

Fast Revision Table

Concept	Shortcut Idea
Relative Speed	Add speeds in opposite directions
Train Problems	Distance = Train length
Average Speed	Use harmonic mean shortcut
Boat & Stream	Use upstream/downstream logic