Two racers run at a speed of 100 m min and 120 m min respectively If the second racer takes 10 minut...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Time & distance

Two racers run at a speed of 100 m/min and 120 m/min, respectively. If the second racer takes 10 minutes less than the first

to complete the run, then how long is the race?

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SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-3

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Explanation:

Ratio of the speed of the racers = 100 : 120 = 5 : 6
Ratio of the time of the racers = 6 : 5
Let the time be 6x and 5x.
Difference in time = 6x - 5x = x
x = 10 min
6x = 6 $$\times 10 = 60 min
Speed of racer = 100 m/min
Distance = speed x time = 100 x 60= 6000m = 6 km

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