A constable is 114m behind a thief. The constable runs 21m and the thief 15m in

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A constable is 114m behind a thief. The constable runs 21m and the thief 15m in a minute. In what time will the constable catch the thief?

Options:

A . 16 min

B . 17min

C . 18min

D . 19 min

Answer: Option D

(21 -15)m i.e 6m is covered in 1min
114m will be covered in (1/6 x 114) min = 19 min

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