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A is one-third faster than B. In a 200 m race, what start should A give B for a dead heat?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A50 m
  • B66.67 m
  • C150 m
  • D40 m

Step-by-Step Solution

A : : 3. While A runs 200 m, runs m. Start = 50 m. (66.67 m wrongly takes one-third of 200.)
Answer: A) 50 m

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