- A20 m
- B18 m
- C19 m
- D22 m
Step-by-Step Solution
When A finishes, B has run 180 m and C 162 m. B : C = 180 : 162 = 200 : 180. B beats C by 20 m. (18 = 38 − 20 is the trap.)
Answer: A) 20 m
In a 200 m race, A beats B by 20 m and beats C by 38 m. By how many metres will B beat C in a 200 m race?
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