In a race of 1 km, A beats B by 200 m. In a race of 600 m, B beats C by 60 m. Then in a race of 1 km by what margin will A beat C?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Total Distance
1 Km. or 1000 m. 600 m.
A B B C
Covered 1000 m 800 m 600 m 540 m
Making B same by multiplying with \(\frac{4}{3}\)
1000 800 600 × \(\frac{4}{3}\) 540 × \(\frac{4}{3}\)
1000 800 800 720
a b b c
Therefore, A beat C by 1000 - 720 = 280 m.