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Races & Games · Question 2 of 73

Question 2

EasyOriginal question

A runs 1.5 times as fast as B. By how many metres does A beat B in a 300 m race?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. While A runs 300 m, B runs 3001.5=200\frac{300}{1.5} = 200 m.

  2. A wins by 300−200=100300 - 200 = 100 m.

Worth noting

150 m takes half of 300, as if A were twice as fast.

Concept
A speed ratio as a margin
Typical time
60 s
Your time
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The rule this testsBeating by a distance or a time
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