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A train runs at 54 km/h while moving and halts for 5 minutes at the end of every 45 km. How long does it take to cover 270 km, with no halt counted at the destination?

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  • A5 h 25 min
  • B5 h 30 min
  • C5 h
  • D5 h 20 min

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Running time h. 270 km has 6 stretches of 45 km, so 5 halts in between min. Total 5 h 25 min. (5 h 30 min counts a 6th halt at the destination.)
Answer: A) 5 h 25 min

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