Question

In a 200m race, A beats B by 20m
and B beats C by 10m. By how
much distance does A beat C in a
600m race?
a) 90 m
b) 87 m
c) 76 m
d) 68 m​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A beats B by 20 meters

A - 100

B - 80

A/B = 100/80

B beats C by 20 meters

Say in a 100-meter race, B -100

C - 80

B/C = 100/80

A/B*B/C = 100/80*100/80 = A/C = 100/64

So in a 100 meter race, A beats C by 36 meters.

B is the answer.