Question

    A car is pursuing a bike that is 220 km away. The bike

    travels at a speed of 15 km/hr, while the car travels at three times the speed of the bike. How long will it take for the car to catch up with the bike?
    A 2.5 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7.33 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5.8 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Speed of the car = 3 × 15 = 45 km/hr Relative speed = 45 – 15 = 30 km/hr Time taken by the car to meet the bike = 220/30 = 22/3 hours

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