In a 400-meter race, A finishes in 44 seconds and B finishes in 50 seconds. By what distance does A beat B?
A. 45 meters
B. 50 meters
C. 52 meters
D. 48 meters
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed of B = 400 / 50 = 8 m/s. Distance covered by B when A crosses the finish line at 44 seconds = 8 * 44 = 352 meters. Winning margin = 400 - 352 = 48 meters.
Explanation:
Let total distance be 100 km. First part: 40 km at 40 km/h => time = 1 hour. Remaining distance = 60 km. Second part: 50% of 60 = 30 km at 30 km/h => time = 1 hour. Remaining distance = 30 km. Third part: 30 km at 15 km/h => time = 2 hours. Total time = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4 hours. Average speed = 100 / 4 = 25 km/h.
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