- A18 m
- B9 m
- C16.2 m
- D20 m
Step-by-Step Solution
B runs 180 while C runs 171: C's speed is of B's. In 360 m, C covers 342 m, so B wins by 18 m. (9 m is 29 - 20 without scaling.)
Answer: A) 18 m
A beats B by 20 m and C by 29 m in a 200 m race. By how many metres does B beat C in a 360 m race?
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