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    Question

    A man leaves point 'C' at 6:00 AM walking at 6 km/h. A

    scooter starts from 'C' at 8:00 AM and travels in the same direction at 36 km/h. When will the scooter overtake the man?
    A 2:45 PM Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8:24 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 man and scooter when scooter starts = 6 × 2 = 12 km

    Relative speed = 36 − 6 = 30 km/h

    Time taken by scooter to overtake = 12 / 30 = 0.4 hours = 24 minutes

    Required time = 8:00 AM + 24 minutes = 8:24 AM

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