Question

    In a 200 m race, P beats Q by 35 m or 7 seconds. What is P's time over the course?

    A 36 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 47 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 33 seconds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In a 200 m race, P beats Q by 35 m or 7 seconds Now we can say, Q cover 35 m = 7 sec Q cover 1 m = 7/35 = 1/5 sec Q cover 200 m = (1/5) x 200 = 40 sec. P cover   200 min   = 40-7= 33 sec.

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