A gives C a 100 m start in a 1,000 m race.

Question 26

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In a 1,000 m race A beats B by 100 m, and in another 1,000 m race B beats C by 50 m. The runners keep the same speeds in every race.

A gives C a 100 m start in a 1,000 m race. By how many metres does A still win?

45 mCorrect answerYour answer50 mCorrect answerYour answer55 mCorrect answerYour answer145 mCorrect answerYour answer

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Correct answer: A

Worth noting

50 m takes the start from the added margins, $150 - 100$ ; the true margin is 145 m.

Ten questions from Races & Games, at your own pace.

Ten questions from Races & Games, at your own pace.