Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Speed & Distance

    In a race of 200 m, A can beat B by 31 m and C by 18 m. In a race of 350 m, C will beat B by:

    ক)
    22.75 m
    খ)
    25 m
    গ)
    19.5 m
    ঘ)
    7(4/7) m

    Explanation

    A:B = 200:169. A:C = 200:182. C/B = (C/A×A/B) = (182/200×200/169) = 182:169 When  C covers 182 m, B covers 169 m. When C covers 350 m, B covers {(169/182)×350}m = 325 m. Therefore, C beats B by (350-325) m = 25 m.

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