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Bhanu is 25% faster than Charu, and Charu is 20% faster than Dolly. By how many metres does Bhanu beat Dolly in a 600 m race?

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  • A200 m
  • B270 m
  • C150 m
  • D300 m

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Bhanu's speed times Dolly's. When Bhanu runs 600 m, Dolly runs 400 m: margin 200 m. (Adding 25% + 20% = 45% is the trap.)
Answer: A) 200 m

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