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Two runners, Ajay and Vijay complete a 600 m race in 38 seconds and 48 seconds respectively. By how many meters will Ajay defeat Vijay?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

When Ajay crosses the finish line at 600m, Vijay will still be running. The distance between them at that moment is the answer.


Vijay runs 600 m in 48 seconds.

Vijay's speed =60048= \dfrac{600}{48}

Vijay's speed =12.5= 12.5 m/s


Ajay finishes the race in 38 seconds. At that exact moment, the distance covered by Vijay:

Distance =12.5×38= 12.5 \times 38

Distance =475= 475 meters


When Ajay crosses 600m, Vijay has only reached 475m.

Difference =600−475= 600 - 475

Difference =125= 125 meters

Therefore, Ajay defeats Vijay by 125 meters.

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