Q. In a hundred metres race, A defeats B by 10 metres and C by 13 metres, then in the 10 metres race by what distance will B defeat C?
A) 3 metres
B) 6 metres
C) 9 metres
D) 12 metres
✔ Correct Answer: 6 metres
Exam Insight
In a 100-meter race, B covers 90 meters when A finishes, and C covers 87 meters. The ratio of B:C's speeds is 90:87 or 30:29. In a 10-meter race, B will cover 10 meters while C covers 9.67 meters. B will defeat C by 0.33 meters.