In 1 km linear race, P beats Q by 120 metres or 30 sec. What is the time taken…

2023

In 1 km linear race, P beats Q by 120 metres or 30 sec. What is the time taken by P to cover the race?

  1. A.

    220 sec

  2. B.

    250 sec

  3. C.

    235 sec

  4. D.

    240 sec

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Correct answer: A

Q covers the 120 m gap in 30 s, so Q's speed is 4 m/s. When P finishes 1000 m, Q has covered 880 m at 4 m/s, which takes 880/4 = 220 s. Therefore P's time is 220 s.

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