- A12.5%
- B87.5%
- C88.9%
- D112.5%
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When A runs 100%, B runs 87.5% of the distance in the same time, so B's speed is 87.5% of A's.
Answer: B) 87.5%
In a race, A beats B by 12.5% of the race distance. B's speed is what percentage of A's speed?
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