SSC Quantitative Aptitude Speed, Time and Distance Question Bank Speed Time and Distance (II)

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    A constable is 114 m behind a thief. The constable runs 21 m and the thief 15 m in a minute. In what time will the constable catch the thief?

    A) 16 min

    B) 17 min

    C) 18 min

    D) 19 min

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] \[(21-15)\,m\] i.e., 6 m is. covered in 1 min \[\Rightarrow \] \[114\,m\]will be covered in \[\left( \frac{1}{6}\times 114 \right)\,\min =19\,\min .\]


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