Subject

    Bank Exam

    Topic

    সমন্বিত ১০ ব্যাংক ও আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান (অফিসার - সাধারণ) - ০৮.০৩.২০২৪

    In a 500m race, the ratio of speeds of two contestants A and B is 3 : 4. A has a start of 140m. Then A wins by-

    ক)
    60m
    খ)
    40m
    গ)
    20m
    ঘ)
    10m

    Explanation

    To reach the winning post A will have to cover a distance of (500 - 140) m = 360 m. While A covers 3 m, B covers 4 m. While A covers 360 m, B covers (4/3) × 360) = 480 m. Thus, when A reaches the winning post, B covers 480 m and therefore remains 20 m behind. ∴ A win by 20 m.

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