- A230 s
- B200 s
- C160 s
- D250 s
Step-by-Step Solution
Let Amar's time be . At 25% more speed his time is . Then s, so Basant takes 230 s.
Answer: A) 230 s
Over 1 km, Amar finishes 30 seconds ahead of Basant. If Amar ran 25% faster, he would finish 70 seconds ahead. What is Basant's time?
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