An inspector is 288 metres behind a thief. The inspector runs 42 meters, and the thief runs 30 metres in a minute. In how much time will the inspector catch the thief?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 24 minutes.
Given that
An inspector is 288 meters behind a thief
The speed of the inspector = 42 m/min
The speed of the thief = 30 m/min
According to the question
⇒The relative speed = 42 - 30 = 12 m/min
⇒The inspector will catch the thief = 288/12 = 24 minutes