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    Question

    In a race of 1.5 km, 'R' gives 'S' a head start of 250

    metres and still defeats him by 150 metres. If 'S' takes 18 minutes to complete the race, how long does 'R' take?
    A 25 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18.5 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13.2 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Distance covered by 'S' when 'R' runs 1500 m = 1500 - 250 - 150 = 1100 m

    Speed ratio (R : S) = 1500 : 1100 = 15 : 11

    Time ratio = 11 : 15

    Time taken by R = (18/15) × 11 = 13.2 minutes

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