Multiple choice

A thief is riding a motorcycle at 40 km/hr. A Policeman chases him in his jeep at 60 km/hr. After how much time will the Policeman catch the thief if the initial distance between them was 80 km?

  1. 1h

  2. 2h

  3. 3h

  4. 4h
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Explanation

Relative speed = 60 - 40 = 20 km/hr. Time = Distance / Relative Speed = 80 km / 20 km/hr = 4 hours.

AI explanation

The relative speed of the policeman compared to the thief is 60 km/hr minus 40 km/hr, which equals 20 km/hr. To cover the initial distance of 80 km at this relative speed, the time required is 80 km divided by 20 km/hr, resulting in 4 hours. The policeman catches the thief in 4 hours.

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