RCMP Police Aptitude Battery (RPAB) · Question
A suspect flees a crime scene heading North at 10 km/h. An officer starts pursuit 30 minutes later at 15 km/h. How long until the officer catches the suspect?
In 0.5 hours, the suspect travels 5 km. The officer gains 5 km/h (15-10). To cover 5 km, it takes 5km / 5km/h = 1 hour. Total time for officer is 1 hour + 0.5 h
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Question: A suspect flees a crime scene heading North at 10 km/h. An officer starts pursuit 30 minutes later at 15 km/h. How long until the officer catches the suspect?
Answer options:
- 1 hour ✅ 1.5 hours
- 2 hours
- 2.5 hours
Correct answer: 1.5 hours
Explanation: In 0.5 hours, the suspect travels 5 km. The officer gains 5 km/h (15-10). To cover 5 km, it takes 5km / 5km/h = 1 hour. Total time for officer is 1 hour + 0.5 hour initial delay = 1.5 hours.
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