Car P leaves a depot at 10:00 a.m. at 48 km/h. Car Q leaves the same depot at 10:30 a.m. on the same road at 64 km/h. How far from the depot does Q overtake P?
Correct answer C. 96 km
Explanation
P's lead = 48 × 1/2 = 24 km, closed at 16 km/h in 1.5 hours. Q travels 64 × 1.5 = 96 km before overtaking.
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