Question
Mathematics Question on Speed Time and Distance
A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 100m. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. If the speed of the thief be 8 km/hr and that of the policeman 10 km/hr, how far the thief will have run before he is overtaken ?
A
100 m
B
200 m
C
400 m
D
500 m
Answer
400 m
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C):400 m.