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      Question

      A bus leaves town 'X' at 9:30 AM heading towards 'Y' at a

      speed of 50 km/h. A van starts from the same place at 11:00 AM towards 'Y' at 70 km/h. At what time will the van catch up with the bus?
      A 2:45 PM Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 5:00 AM Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 7:20 PM Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 6:00 AM Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Distance between bus and van when van starts = 50 Γ— 1.5 = 75 km

      Relative speed = 70 βˆ’ 50 = 20 km/h

      Time taken by van to catch up = 75 / 20 = 3.75 hours = 3 hours and 45 minutes

      Required time = 11:00 AM + 3 hours 45 minutes = 2:45 PM

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