document.write( "Question 880415: a theif is running at a speed of 6 km per hour and a police constable is chasing him with a speed of 8 km per hour . If orignally the distance between the thief and the police is 500 m ,after what distance will the policeman catch the thief? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #531401 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a theif is running at a speed of 6 km per hour and a police constable is chasing him with a speed of 8 km per hour . If orignally the distance between the thief and the police is 500 m ,after what distance will the policeman catch the thief? \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "500 m = 0.5 km \n" ); document.write( "The cop is gaining on the thief (sounds like they're both on those scooters for handicapped) at 2 km/hr (8 - 6). \n" ); document.write( "Time to catch up = 0.5/2 = 0.25 hours \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "The cop travels 2 km (8*0.25) \n" ); document.write( "The thief travels 1.5 km (6*0.25) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |