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Question 1:
In a 500 m race, the ratio of the speeds of Sita and Geeta is 3:4. Sita has a start of 140m. Sita wins by
A. 15 m
B. 20 m
Feedback To reach the winning post Sita has to cover (500-140)m = 360m
While Sita covers 3 m , Geeta covers 4 m.
While Sita covers 360m , Geeta covers (4/3*360)m = 480m
Therefore, Sita wins by 20 m.
C. 22 m
D. 28 m

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