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In a race of 300 meter, A beats B by 15 meter or 5 sec. A's time over the course is :

100 seconds
95 seconds
105 seconds
90 seconds

Correct Answer: 95 seconds

Explanation:

15 meter is covered by B in 5 sec
∴ 300 meter is covered by B in 5 × 300/15 = 100 seconds
∴ A takes 100 - 5 = 95 seconds.

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