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A can run 22.5 m while B runs 25 m (same time). In a 1 km race, by how many metres does B beat A?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 100 m

Explanation:

Problem restatement
Given a constant-time distance ratio, find B's winning margin in a 1000 m race.


Given data

  • vA : vB = 22.5 : 25 = 9 : 10.

Concept/Approach
In the time B finishes 1000 m, A covers (9/10) of that distance.


Step-by-step calculation
A's distance when B finishes = (9/10) × 1000 = 900 m Winning margin = 1000 − 900 = 100 m


Verification/Alternative
Scale the 9:10 ratio to 900:1000; the difference is the margin.


Final Answer
100 m

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