Rakesh runs 4 3 times as fast as Mukesh In a race if Rakesh gives a lead of 60 m to Mukesh find the ...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CHSL) Time & distance

Rakesh runs 4/3 times as fast as Mukesh. In a race, if Rakesh gives a lead of 60 m to Mukesh, find the distance from the

starting point where both of them will meet.

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SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-1

232 m

240 m

264 m

255 m

- Rakesh runs 4/3 times as fast as Mukesh. This means, for every 3 meters Mukesh runs, Rakesh runs 4 meters.

- With a 60 m lead, Mukesh starts ahead of Rakesh.

- To meet Mukesh, Rakesh must cover this 60 m lead and the extra distance they both run.

- Relative speed of Rakesh compared to Mukesh = (4-3)/3 = 1/3.

- With a speed difference, Rakesh covers Mukesh’s 60 m lead in 60/(1/3) = 180 m.

- Add Mukesh's lead, total distance becomes 180 + 60 = 240 meters.

- 240 m is where both meet.

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