Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1141

Question: In a race of 1 km, A can beat B by 40 m and B can beat C by 50 m. With how much distance can A beat C in a 0.5 km race?

Options:

A) 42 m

B) 43 m

C) 44 m

D) 46 m

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • When A runs 1000m, then B runs 960 m, and when B runs 1000 m, then C runs 950 m. i.e. C runs 5% less than B So, when A = 1000

$ \Rightarrow $ B = 960

$ \Rightarrow $ C = 912

$ \therefore $ When A = 500
$ \Rightarrow $ C = 456 So, A will beat C by 44 m.