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In a kilometer race, A gives B a head start of 50 m and still beats B by 8 m. By what distance A will beat B, if B gives a start of 50 m to A.
In a kilometer race, A gives B a head start of 50 m and still beats B by 8 m. By what distance A will beat B, if B gives a start of 50 m to A.
Updated On: Jul 26, 2024
- 50 m
- 48 m
- 45 m
- 42 m
- 39 m
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The correct answer is option (D): 42 m
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