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Raju runs at 12 km/h and Hari at 10 km/h. In a 1.2 km race, what start should Raju give Hari for a dead heat?

Competition practiceRaces & Circular Tracks

A200 m
B100 m
C240 m
D120 m

Step-by-Step Solution

Raju takes

\frac{1.2}{12}

h

= 6

min. Hari covers

10 \times \frac{6}{60} = 1

km in that time, so the start is 200 m.

Answer: A) 200 m

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