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In a 1 km race A beats B by 100 m, and in another 1 km race B beats C by 100 m. If A now gives C a start of 190 m in a 1 km race, what is the result?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • ADead heat
  • BC by 10 m
  • CA by 10 m
  • DA by 19 m

Step-by-Step Solution

C's speed of A's. When A runs 1000 m, C runs 810 m, exactly the 810 m C needs after a 190 m start. Dead heat.
Answer: A) Dead heat

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