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A thief steals a car parked in a house and goes away with a speed of 40 kmph. The theft was discovered after half an hour and immediately the owner sets off in another car with a speed of 60 kmph. When will the owner meet the thief ?

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55 km from the owner’s house and one hour after the theft

60 km from the owner’s house and 1·5 hours after the theft

60 km from the owner’s house and 1·5 hours after the discovery of the theft

55 km from the owner’s house and 1·5 hours after the theft