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    Question

    A sprinter is 600 metres behind another runner and

    begins a chase at a speed of 22 m/s. If the runner ahead is moving at 14 m/s, find out the time it will take for the sprinter to catch up.
    A 20 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 75 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 56 secs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Relative speed of the sprinter = 22 – 14 = 8 m/s

    Required time = 600 / 8 = 75 seconds

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