Assertion (A): If A gives B a start of 30 m in a 300 m race and they dead-heat, then in a 300 m race with no start A beats B by 30 m.
Reason (R): In the time A runs 300 m, B runs 270 m.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Correct answerYour answerBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.Correct answerYour answerA is true, but R is false.Correct answerYour answerA is false, but R is true.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

R: the dead heat means B covered 270 m while A covered 300 m. True.
So with no start, when A finishes B is 30 m short: A is true, and R is exactly why.

Concept: Dead heats and starts
Typical timeTypical: 90 s
Your timeYours: —

The rule this testsGiving a start and dead heats

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Assertion (A): If A gives B a start of 30 m in a 300 m race and they dead-heat, then in a 300 m race with no start A beats B by 30 m.Reason (R): In the time A runs 300 m, B runs 270 m.

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Assertion (A): If A gives B a start of 30 m in a 300 m race and they dead-heat, then in a 300 m race with no start A beats B by 30 m.
Reason (R): In the time A runs 300 m, B runs 270 m.