Question

In a 5 km marathon, Manish ran 2 km. If Kushagra ran $\frac{1}{2}$ of the total length of the marathon, who covered more distance?

• A. Kushagra
• B. Manish
• C. Both covered same distance
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Kushagra

Part of distance covered by Manish = $\frac{2}{5}$

Part of distance covered by Kushagra =$\frac{1}{2}$

Here, to compare these two fractions, we convert it to like fractions by LCM method, then they become:

Manish = $\frac{4}{10}$; Kushagra = $\frac{5}{10}$. So, Kushagra covered more distance.