A fugitive breaks out at 3:00 PM moving at 48 km/h. The squad pursues from the same point at 4:30 PM at 64 km/h. At what time will the squad catch the fugitive? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A fugitive breaks out at 3:00 PM moving at 48 km/h. The squad pursues from the same point at 4:30 PM at 64 km/h. At what time will the squad catch the fugitive?
A. 9:00 PM
B. 10:00 PM
C. 9:30 PM
D. 8:30 PM
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
By 4:30 PM, the fugitive has traveled for 1.5 hours, covering 48 * 1.5 = 72 km. Relative speed = 64 - 48 = 16 km/h. Time to catch = 72 / 16 = 4.5 hours. Catching time = 4:30 PM + 4.5 hours = 9:00 PM.

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