Speed, Time and Distance

By : Kanika Ralhan

Updated : Oct 28, 2020, 17:51

Speed, Time and Distance are one of the most vital chapters if you are preparing for the exams like IBPS Clerk, PO, SBI Clerk, PO, IBPS RRB Clerk, PO, RBI Grade A, B, NABARD Grade A & B, LIC AAO, etc. If you are aiming to solve all the tough questions of these topics, then your basics should be clear.

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When you follow all the steps efficiently you will see that solving Speed, Time & Distance problems for bank exams will become a cakewalk for you.

Important Speed, Time and Distance Topics

Topic	Explanation
Relation of Speed, Time and Distance	The fundamental formula for Speed Time and Distance is Distance = Speed x Time. This further means, Speed = Distance/ Time and Time = Distance/ Speed.
Units	1) The Unit of Speed is m/sec or km/h. 2) The Unit of time is the second or minute or hour. 3) The Unit of Distance is meter or kilometre.
Average Speed	1) When any moving body travels different distances at different speeds then average speed formula is used, Average Speed = Total Distance/ Total Time.
Relative Speed	1) When two moving bodies are moving in the same direction then the relative speed will be, if u > v, u-v and if v > u, v-u. 2) When two moving bodies are moving in the opposite direction, the relative speed will be, v + u.

Tips and Tricks to Solve Speed, Time and Distance Questions

While solving the multiple voice questions you have minimum time to tick the correct option. If the question is related to unit conversion then you can rely on this trick:

km/h = 5/18 m/s

m/s = 18/5 km/h

While solving sums where distance is constant and time is not constant:

Average speed = n/ ( 1/s1 + 1/s2 + ……..1/s3 )

While solving sums where time is constant and distance is not constant:

Average speed = s1 + s2 + s3 +.........sn / n

If you fail to understand any sum then define it in your mind; you have to be specific while solving these sums.
Repeat certain questions in your mind while solving like, what is done, when it is done, with whom it is done, and what is the sequence of work done. If you can answer these questions to yourself then you will certainly understand the way of solving it.

Importance of Speed, Time & Distance in Quantitative Section of Competitive Banking & Government Exams

The aspirant appearing for competitive bank exams or for speed time distance online test for bank exams should know that this is a topic to check their numerical ability.
If this section of the question paper is practised thoroughly, then you can solve even the lengthy sums easily, within the stipulated time.
If the aspirant is good at solving this section, then it will help you to pull good marks.
Not only in bank exams but in every competitive exam, at least one question will be there in the exam which is related to Speed, Time and Distance.

Most Recommended Books for Speed, Time & Distance

Name of the books	About
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic written by Rajesh Verma / Arihant Publications (2018)	The book covers the syllabus of RBI, SBI, IBPS PO, SSC, LIC, CDS, UPSC and Management
Quantitative Aptitude Competitive Examination is written by RS Aggarwal / S Chand (2017)	This covers syllabus all the competitive exams, government exams, CLAT, MAT, BBM, and Hotel management
Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra	This book is for practising the quantitative section. It covers the entire latest syllabus for almost all competitive exams.

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Nothing is hard if you are determined to achieve it. The questions of the chapter Speed, Time and Distance may be tricky, but once you grasp all the formulas and tricks with practice, then nothing can stop you to score good marks in your bank examinations.

FAQs

What is the best way to learn time speed and distance?

These are the types of problems we get in Quantitative Aptitude which is an important section of banking exams.

Tricks are:

Distance = Speed x Time

Speed = Distance / Time

Time = Distance / Speed

What are the tricks to solving "time and work" problems?

The time and work sums are based upon the “L.C.M” method.

Formula

Work done = Time × Efficiency

How do we find relative speed?

When two bodies are moving towards each other then,

V1 + V2

When two bodies are moving in the opposite direction then,

V1 - V2

What is the basic equation for solving train-related questions?

The basic equation for solving train-related questions are

Speed = Distance / Time

What is the relative speed between the minute hand and second hand of a clock?

The relative speed of the minute and second hands is 55.