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A can run 22.5 m while B runs 25 m in the same time. In a 1000 m race, by how much distance B beats A?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Their speeds are in the ratio 22.5:2522.5:25. So when B completes 10001000 m, A has covered 22.525×1000=900\frac{22.5}{25} \times 1000=900 m. B therefore beats A by 1000−900=1001000-900=100 m.

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