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Yash gives Zubin a 50 m start in a 500 m race and still wins by 20 m. What is the ratio of Yash's speed to Zubin's?

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  • A50 : 43
  • B43 : 50
  • C10 : 9
  • D25 : 22

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When Yash finishes 500 m, Zubin is 20 m short of the line, having run m from his mark. Ratio .
Answer: A) 50 : 43

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