A person wins a 100m race by completing it in 12 seconds. The runner-up takes 12.5 seconds. By how many meters did the winner beat the runner-up? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person wins a 100m race by completing it in 12 seconds. The runner-up takes 12.5 seconds. By how many meters did the winner beat the runner-up?
A. 5 meters
B. 6 meters
C. 4 meters
D. 8 meters
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed of runner-up = 100 / 12.5 = 8 m/s. When the winner crosses the finish line at 12 seconds, the distance covered by runner-up = 8 * 12 = 96 meters. Distance by which he lost = 100 - 96 = 5 meters.

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