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In a race of 800 metres, A can beat B by 40 metres. In a race of 500 metres, B can beat C by 5 metres. In a race of 200 metres, A will beat C by
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)According to the question,When A runs 800 metres, B runs 760 metresWhen A runs 200 metres, B runs= $760/800 × 200$ = 190 metresAgain, when B runs 500 metres, C runs 495 metres.When B runs 190 metres, C runs= $495/500 × 190$ = 188.1 metres∴ Hence, A will beat C by200 - 188.1 = 11.9 metres in a race of 200 metres.
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Answer: (d)According to the question,When A runs 800 metres, B runs 760 metresWhen A runs 200 metres, B runs= $760/800 × 200$ = 190 metresAgain, when B runs 500 metres, C runs 495 metres.When B runs 190 metres, C runs= $495/500 × 190$ = 188.1 metres∴ Hence, A will beat C by200 - 188.1 = 11.9 metres in a race of 200 metres.
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