Correct option is D
3 min = 3 × 60 = 180 seconds
Distance between policeman and thief in starting = 300 m
Relative speed of policeman and thief = (9 – 8) = 1 × (5/18) = (5/18) m/sec
Distance covered in 180 seconds = (5/18) × 180 = 50 m
Distance between them after 180 seconds= 300 – 50 = 250 m
