Late at one speed, early at another: solve for distance
CAT has tested this idea 3 times across 3 papers, from 2017 to 2024. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2017 Slot 1 · QA Q4 | 10 min late at 12 km/h, 10 min early at 15 km/h | 20 |
| CAT 2020 Slot 1 · QA Q19 | arrival times at 8 and 15 km/h; speed for given arrival | A |
| CAT 2024 Slot 3 · QA Q15 | speed ±6 changes time by −4 h and +6 h | B |
Part of Time, Speed & Distance (48 questions since 2017).