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  1. A, B, and C are three contestants in a one kilometer race. If A can give B a start of 40 m and A can give a start of 64 m, how many meters? start can B give C?

  2. A.
    35 m
    B.
    25 m
    C.
    20 m
    D.
    None of these.

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    While A covers 1000 m, B covers (1000 - 40) m = 960 m
    And C covers (1000 - 64) m = 936 m.
    When B covers 960 m, C covers 936 m.
    When B covers 1000 m, C covers
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    ∴ B can give C a start of
    (1000 - 975) = 25 m.


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