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In a kilometer race between A and B, A wins by 60 m or 12 seconds. How long does A take to finish the race?

A) 188 seconds
B) 150 seconds
C) 120 seconds
D) 130 seconds

Correct Answer:

A) 188 seconds

Description for Correct answer:
A wins by 60 m or 12 seconds.

If B starts 12 seconds before A, A and B will finish the race at the same time.

if B starts 60 m ahead of A, A and B will finish the race at the same time.

This means B takes 12 seconds to run 60 m.

Therefore, B runs at \( \Large \frac{60}{12} \) = \( \Large 5 m/seconds \) \( \Large 5 m/sec, \)

Hence, B will take \( \Large \frac{1000}{5} \) = 200 seconds to complete the race.

As A wins by 12 seconds, A will take 12 seconds lesser to complete the race.

Thus A will complete the race in 200 - 12 = 188 seconds.

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