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?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 125 m
Ajay finishes in 38 s. The distance by which he wins is the distance Vijay still has to run at that moment. Vijay’s speed:
\( \displaystyle \frac{600}{48} = 12.5 \text{ m/s} \)
Distance Vijay covers in 38 s:
\(12.5 \times 38 = 475 \text{ m}\)
\(600 - 475 = 125 \text{ m}\)
So Ajay beats Vijay by 125 m.