Motor-cyclist P started his Journey at a speed of 30 km / hr. After 30 minutes, motor-cyclist Q started from the same place but with a speed of 40 km /hr. How much time (in hours) will Q take to overtake P
Motor-cyclist P started his Journey at a speed of 30 km / hr. After 30 minutes, motor-cyclist Q started from the same place but with a speed of 40 km /hr. How much time (in hours) will Q take to overtake P 1). 1 2). $\frac{3}{2}$ 3). $\frac{3}{8}$ 4). 2
Distance covered by motor cyclist
P in 30 minutes
$30\times\frac{1}{2}=15 km$
Relative speed
= 40 – 30 = 10 kmph
Required speed = Time taken
to cover is km at 10 kmph
$\frac{15}{10}=\frac{3}{2} hours$