In a 300 m race, A runs at 6 m/s and B at 5 m/s. How many seconds’ start should A give B so that the race ends in a dead heat?
Correct answer D. 10 seconds
Explanation
A takes 300 / 6 = 50 s and B takes 300 / 5 = 60 s. A should give B a start of 60 − 50 = 10 seconds.
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