In a kilometre race, A, B and C are three participants. A can give B start of 50 m and C a start of 69 m. The start which B can allow C, is -
A. 17 m
B. 18 m
C. 19 m
D. 20 m
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A : B : C= 1000 : (1000 - 50) : (1000 - 69)
= 1000 : 950 : 931
In a 950 m race, B can give C a start of
(950 - 931) m
= 19 m
In a 1000 m race, B can give C a start of
= $$\left( {\frac{{19}}{{950}} \times 1000} \right)$$
= 20 m
Related Questions on Races and Games
In a 100 m race, A can give B 10 m and C 28 m. In the same race B can give C:
A. 18 m
B. 20 m
C. 27 m
D. 9 m
A. 5.15 kmph
B. 4.14 kmph
C. 4.25 kmph
D. 4.4 kmph
A. 60 m
B. 40 m
C. 20 m
D. 10 m
In a 100 m race, A beats B by 10 m and C by 13 m. In a race of 180 m, B will beat C by:
A. 5.4 m
B. 4.5 m
C. 5 m
D. 6 m
Join The Discussion