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In a 500 m race A beats B by 25 m or 5 seconds. How long does A take to finish?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A105 s
  • B90 s
  • C95 s
  • D100 s

Step-by-Step Solution

B's speed = m/s, so B takes s. A finishes 5 s earlier: 95 s. (100 s is B's time.)
Answer: C) 95 s

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