Question

    A thief and a policeman are 80 km apart. The thief is

    traveling at a speed of 48 km/h, while the policeman is moving at 80 km/h. How far will the policeman travel before he catches up to the thief?
    A 200 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 160 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 240 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 280 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 140 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Relative speed = 80 - 48 = 32 km/h Time taken by the policeman to catch the thief = (80/32) = 2.5 hours Therefore, required distance = 80 x 2.5 = 200 km

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