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  1. In a 500 m race, the ratio of the speeds of two participants A and B is 3: 4. A has a start of 140 m. Then, A wins by

    2. A.
    60 m
    B.
    40 m
    C.
    20 m
    D.
    10 m

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    To reach the winning point, A has to cover a distance of
    (500 - 140) = 360 m
    According to the question
    When A covers 3 m, then B covers 4 m
    And when A covers 360 m, then B covers
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    Thus, when A reaches the winning point, B covers 480 m and remains 20 m behind.
    Therefore A wins from B by 20 m.

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