SOLUTION: 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 5

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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?
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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?
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500 m = 0.5 km
The cop is gaining on the thief (sounds like they're both on those scooters for handicapped) at 2 km/hr (8 - 6).
Time to catch up = 0.5/2 = 0.25 hours
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The cop travels 2 km (8*0.25)
The thief travels 1.5 km (6*0.25)