1. They only look at speed: They see 12 > 9 > 5 and immediately say C, A, B without checking distance. In this case they get lucky, but for the wrong reason.
2. Or they only look at distance: They see 55 km is the shortest and think B will win, forgetting that B is very slow at only 5 km/h.
3. They forget the formula: Time is not speed alone. It is the combination of speed AND distance.
This puzzle is a great reminder that in life, just like in a race, being the fastest is not enough. You also need to consider the length of the road ahead of you.
Did You Get It Right?
Be honest in the comments: Did you say Car C at first? Or did you fall for the trap and say Car A or Car B?
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