Question

Sam,Ben and Clarke took part in a relay race in which Sam and Clarke ran the same distance and out of the total 4 km, Ben ran $\frac{2}{8}$ part. Find the distance covered by Sam(in km).

• A. $1\frac{2}{3}$
• B. $1\frac{1}{3}$
• C. $1\frac{3}{4}$
• D. $1\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $1\frac{1}{2}$

Given, Total distance = 4 km
Ben ran $\frac{2}{8}$ part = 4 times $\frac{2}{8}$ = 1 km
So, Sam and Clarke ran a distance of (4-1) = 3 km together.
Hence, Distance covered by Sam alone = $\frac{3}{2}$
= $1\frac{1}{2}$ km
Option D is correct