Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2477

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