Question: In a 500 m race, B starts 45 m ahead of A, but A wins the race while B is still 35 m behind. What is the ratio of the speeds of A to B assuming that both start at the same time?
Options:
A) 25 : 21
B) 25 : 20
C) 5 : 3
D) 5 : 7
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Here, time is constant.
Hence, Speed $ \propto $ Distance
Distance covered by $ A=500m $
Distance covered by $ B=500-(45+35) $
$ =500-80=420 $
$ \therefore $ Required ratio = 500: 420 = 25: 21