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Over 1500 m, Amar beats Bobby by 150 m. How much start should Amar give Bobby so that Bobby wins by 30 m?

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  • A177 m
  • B180 m
  • C120 m
  • D183 m

Step-by-Step Solution

Bobby's speed of Amar's. Bobby must finish when Amar has run 1470 m, by which time Bobby runs m. Start m. (180 m just adds 150 and 30.)
Answer: A) 177 m

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