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Question 1

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In a 100 m race, A beats B by 20 m. What is the ratio of A's speed to B's?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. While A runs 100 m, B runs 100−20=80100 - 20 = 80 m in the same time.

  2. In equal times, speeds are in the ratio of distances: 100:80=5:4100 : 80 = 5 : 4.

Worth noting

4 : 5 is B's speed to A's, the ratio turned round.

Concept
Speeds from a winning margin
Typical time
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