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In a 200 m race, Kunal (8 m/s) gives Mihir a 32 m start and also lets him set off 3 seconds early. They finish level. What is Mihir's speed?

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  • A6 m/s
  • B6.72 m/s
  • C7.14 m/s
  • D5.6 m/s

Step-by-Step Solution

Kunal takes 25 s, so Mihir runs for 28 s and covers m: m/s. (6.72 m/s forgets the 3 s.)
Answer: A) 6 m/s

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