Question 2
EasyOriginal questionA runs 1.5 times as fast as B. By how many metres does A beat B in a 300 m race?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
While A runs 300 m, B runs m.
A wins by m.
Worth noting
150 m takes half of 300, as if A were twice as fast.
- Concept
- A speed ratio as a margin
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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