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In a 400 m race A beats B by 16 seconds. B runs at 5 m/s. What is A's time for the race?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A64 s
  • B80 s
  • C96 s
  • D72 s

Step-by-Step Solution

B's time s. A finishes 16 s earlier: s. (96 adds instead of subtracting.)
Answer: A) 64 s

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