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Peter and Qasim run a 10 km race on a 400 m track at 5 m/s and 4.5 m/s. How many laps behind is Qasim when Peter finishes?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks
  • A2.5 laps
  • B2 laps
  • C3 laps
  • D1 lap

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Peter takes s and Qasim covers m. He is 1000 m laps behind.
Answer: A) 2.5 laps

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