Aptitude - Races and Games - Discussion
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7.
In 100 m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this race A beats B by:
[A].
20 m [B].
25 m [C].
22.5 m [D].
9 m
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Distance covered by B in 9 sec. =
100
x 9
m
= 20 m.
45
A beats B by 20 metres.
Muneer said:
(Fri, Feb 4, 2011 08:49:34 AM)
Why we are taking 45 in the solution?
Muneer said:
(Fri, Feb 4, 2011 08:49:34 AM)
Why we are taking 45 in the solution?
Gowthami said:
(Tue, Jun 7, 2011 08:56:39 AM)
A beats=36sec
B beats=45sec
so 36----45
then 1 part=45/36=5/4
B covers A in 100m race=(4/5)*100=80m
so A beats B by=(total distance)100-B covers(80)
20m faster than B