The figure shows the position-time $(x-t)$ graph of the motion of two boys $A$ and $B$ returning from school $O$ to their homes $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    $A$ walks faster than $B$
  • B
    Both $A$ and $B$ reach home at the same time
  • C
    $B$ starts for home earlier than $A$
  • D
    $B$ overtakes $A$ on his way to home

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