Using equation, a=tv−u and S=ut+21at2 Distance travelled by car in 15sec =2115(45)(15)2 =2675 m Distance traveled by scooter in 15 seconds =30×15=450(∵ distance = speed × time ) Difference between distance travelled by car and scooter in 15sec,450−337.5=112.5 m Let car catches scooter in time t; 2675+45(t−15)=30t 337.5+45t−675=30t ⇒15t=337.5 ⇒t=22.5sec