Question

In a marathon of 5 km, Manish could run for 2 km. If Kushagra ran for $\frac{1}{2}$ 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 =$\frac{1}{2}$

For comparing these two fractions we convert it to like fractions by LCM method

Manish $=\frac{2}{5}=\frac{4}{10}$
Kushagra $=\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{10}$
So, Kushagra covered more distance than Manish.