Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A and B started moving simultaneously from P towards Q and their respective speeds are 36 kmph and 15 m/s respectively. What is the distance between them after moving for 2 minutes after starting from P?

  1. 200 m

  2. 600 m

  3. 1000 m

  4. 400 m
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Convert A's speed: 36 kmph = 10 m/s, while B is 15 m/s. After 2 minutes (120 s), A covers 10 x 120 = 1200 m and B covers 15 x 120 = 1800 m. The gap is 1800 - 1200 = 600 m, matching option B.

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