SUVAT Question (from ENGAA 2019 Paper)

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The forum discussion centers on a specific SUVAT question from the ENGAA 2019 paper, where the correct answer is confirmed as 'C'. Participants emphasize the importance of showing working steps to validate solutions. A misinterpretation of the problem, particularly regarding the timing of passing a road sign at t=0, is identified as a common error. After clarifying this detail, the original poster successfully recalculates and arrives at the correct answer.

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The correct answer is 'C'. I don't understand why my working is wrong. What is the optimal way to do a question like this?
 
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We can't judge your working if you don't show it. Please detail your attempt at solution.
 
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The OP has both pictures.
 
You seem to have misread the question. The road sign was passed at t=0.
 
Thank you for pointing that out. I did it again and got the right answer.
 

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