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Akash and Bharat race 1 km. Akash runs the first 600 m at 5 m/s and the rest at 4 m/s, while Bharat holds 4.5 m/s throughout. What is the result?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • AAkash by 10 m
  • BBharat by 10 m
  • CAkash by 2 m
  • DDead heat

Step-by-Step Solution

Akash: s. Bharat: s, so Akash wins. In 220 s Bharat covers m: margin 10 m.
Answer: A) Akash by 10 m

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