Shaktiman saw a criminal at a distance of 75m. When Shaktiman started chasing him the criminal also

M4maths Previous Puzzles

25 Apr 2019 Time and Distance

Shaktiman saw a criminal at a distance of 75m. When Shaktiman started chasing him the criminal also started running. If the ratio of Speeds of Shaktiman to Criminal is 8:7. Then much distance did Shaktiman run to catch the Criminal?

OPtion

1) 420m
2) 425m
3) 475m
4) 520m
5) 433m
6) 4200m
7) 4215m
8) 4350m
9) 4275m
10) None of these

Solution

Let the distance traveled by criminal before he is caught be x

Time taken by Shaktiman = Time taken by Robber

(75 + x)/8 = x/7
=> x = 525 m
Distance travelled by Shaktiman = 525 + 75 = 600 m

Option 10)

Correct Option: 10 Best Solution (0)