Two persons A and B participated in a race of 1000 m. The ratio of the speeds of A and B is 3 : 5. B gives a head start of 100 m to A. Who will win the race and by how much distance?

Answer

Correct Answer : d ) B will win by 300 m

We know, Distance = speed × time

As, the race will be finished for both A and B at the same time

We know, Distance = Speed × Time

So, for same time, ratio of the distances covered by A and B during the race will be equal to the ratio of the speed of A and B

Ratio of speed of A and B = 3 : 5

⇒ Ratio of distances covered by A and B = 3 : 5

Let us assume distance covered by A during the race be 3x and that by B be 5x

Case 1: If A wins the race, distance covered by him will be = 1000 – 100 (head start) = 900 m

Thus, 3x = 900

x = 300 m

Distance covered by B = 5x = 5*300 = 1500 m (NOT POSSIBLE)

Case 2: If B wins the race, distance covered by him will be = 1000 m

Thus, 5x = 1000

x = 200 m

Distance covered by A = 3x = 3*200 = 600 m

Now, B beat A by = 1000 – (600 + 100) ……… (A has been given a head start of 100 m)

Thus, B beats A by 300 m

Hence, (d) is the correct answer.

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