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Standard VI

Mathematics

Perimeter

In a race of ...

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In a race of 100 m, A can give B a start of 20 m but still manages to win the race by 5 m. Had both of them started together from the starting point, by how many metres will A beat B?

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Solution

When A covers 100 m, B covers 75 (100 - 20 - 5) m.

Hence, A will win the race by 25 m.

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In a race of 100 m, A can give B a start of 20 m but still manages to win the race by 5 m. Had both of them started together from the starting point, by how many metres will A beat B?

When A covers 100 m, B covers 75 (100 - 20 - 5) m. Hence, A will win the race by 25 m.

When A covers 100 m, B covers 75 (100 - 20 - 5) m.

Hence, A will win the race by 25 m.