R a c e s a n d Games

A beats B by 'x' metres

Introduction
1. Race: A contest of speed is called a race.
2. Racecourse: The ground or path on which contests are
arranged is called a racecourse.
3. Starting Point: The point from where a race begins is
called the starting point.
4. Finishing Point: The point where the race finishes is
called finishing point or winning post.
5. Winner: The person who first reaches thefinishingpoint
is called the Winner.
6. Dead-heat Race: If all the persons contesting a race reach
the goal exactly at the same time, then the race is called
a dead-heat race.
Now, suppose A and B are two participants in a
race. If, before the start of the race, A is at the starting
point and B is ahead of A by 25 metres, then A is said to
give B a start of 25 metres. To cover a race of 100 metres
in this case, A will cover a distance of 100 metres and B
will cover 100 - 25 = 75 metres only.
Note: In the above case, we may say that "A has given a
lead of 25 metres to B."
7. Games: If we say that it is a game of 100, then the person
among the participants who scores 100 points first is the
winner. If, when A scores 100 while B scores only 80
points, then we say that "A can give 20 points to B" or,
"A can give B 20 points" in a game of 100.

Rule 1
Involving Two Participants
In a contest with two participants, one is the winner and the
other is the loser.
a) The winner can give or allow the loser a start of t seconds
or x metres, i.e.
start distance = x metres and start time = t seconds.
b) The winner can beat the loser by t seconds or x metres, i.e.
beat distance = x metres and beat time = t seconds
Now, consider the following cases,

I. A beats B
<
Winner's (A) distance = L

L = Length of
,

race

L-JC
Loser's (B) distance =<L-x) m p !

A and B start together at P

When Afinishesat Q, B reaches R
II. A gives B a start of x metres
X"' (
Loser's (B) distance = ( L - x) m P *

* i

R*
L-x
*
A starts at P, but B starts at R
at the same time.
III. A beats B by t seconds
A and B starts together at P
Winner's (A) time = Loser's (B) time - 1
A finishes at Q but t seconds
before B finishes
IV. A gives B a start of t seconds

A starts t seconds after B starts at P

From the abovefigures,we have the following formulae for a
race of two participants.
(i) Winner's distance = Length of race
(ii) Loser's distance = Winner's distance - (beat distance +
start distance)
(iii) Winner's time = Loser's time - (beat time + start time)
(iv)

Winner's time
Loser's distance

Loser's time
Winner's distance

beat time + start time

beat distance + start distance
(v) If a race ends in a dead lock, i.e. both reach the winning
post together then beat time = 0 and beat distance = 0

Illustrative Example
Ex.:

In one kilometre race, A beats B by 36 metres or 9

seconds. Find A's time over the course.
Soln: Here A is the winner and B is the loser.

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Using the above formula (iv)
Winner's time
beat time + start time
Loser's distance beat distance + start distance
A'stime
or, 1000-36

9+0
36 + 0

9.

In a 500 metres race, B gives A a start of 160 metres. The

ratio of the speeds of A and B is 2 : 3. Who wins and by
how much?
a)Bby 6 m

b) A by 8 m

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d) A by <> m
10. A takes 4 minutes 50 seconds while B takes 5 minutes to
1
I
c) B by 8 m

or,A'stime = * 964 = 241 sees

Jo
A's time over the course is 241 seconds.
[Also see - Rule 3]

Exercise
1.

3.

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A runs l j as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 30 metres,
how far must be the winning post, so that the race ends
in a dead heat?
a) 150m
b)100m
c)120m d) None of these
P runs a kilometre in 4 minutes and Q in 4 minutes 10
seconds. How many metres start can P give Q in a
kilometre race so that the race may end in a dead heat?
a) 40 m
b)50m
c)30m
d) None of these
P can run a kilometre in 4 minutes 50 seconds and Q in 5
minutes. By what distance can P beat Q.
a)30m

4.

5.

6.

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b) 1 6 - m

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c) 3 3 -

d) 26-

In a 100 metres race, A runs at a speed of 2 metres per

second. If A gives B a start of 4 metres and still beats
him by 10 seconds,' find the speed of B.
a) 1.6 m/sec b) 4 m/sec c) 1 m/sec d) 2.6 m/sec
A can run 330 metres in 41 seconds and B in 44 seconds.
By how many seconds will B win if he has 30 metres
start?
a) 2 sec
b) 1 sec
c) 3 sec
d) 15 sec
In a 400 metres race, A gives B a start of 5 seconds and
beats him by 15 metres. In another race of400 metres, A
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beat B by ' seconds. Find their speeds.

a) 8 m/sec, 6 m/sec
b) 9 m/sec, 6 m/sec
c) 8 m/sec, 7 m/sec
d) None of these
7. A can run a kilometre in 3 minutes 10 seconds and B in 3
minutes 20 seconds. By what distance can A beat B?
a) 50 metres b) 40 metres c) 45 metres d) 55 metres
8. A can run one kilometre in half a minute less time than B.
In a kilometre race, B gets a start of 100 metres and loses
by 100 metres. Find the time A and B take to run a
kilometre.
a) 5 min, 5-j min

b)2min, 2 min
2

c)3min, 3^-min
2

d) None of these

complete the race. A beats B by 33 metres. Find the

length of the course.
a) lkm
b)100m
c)10km
d) 1000km
11. Acanruna km in 3 min 10 sec and Bin 3 min 20 sec. By
what distance can A beat B?
a)40m
b)50m
c)45m
d)60m
12. A can run a kilometre in 4 minutes 50 seconds and B in 5
minutes. How many metre's start can A give B in a km
race so that the race may end in a dead heat?
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a)30m
b) 16y m c) 33 m d)Noneofthese
13. A can run 100 metres in 27 seconds and B in 30 seconds.
A will beat B by
1
c ) l l 7 m d)12m
a)9m
b)10m
14. A can run a kilometre in 4 min 54 sec and B in 5 min. How
many metres start can A give B in a km race so that the
race may end in a dead heat?
a)20m
b)16m
c)18m
d) 14.5m
15. A can run 20 metres while B runs 25 metres. In a km race
B beats A by
a)250m

b)225m

c)200m

d)125m

Answers
1. c; Hint: Assuming L = distance of the winning post such
that the race ends in a dead heat, i.e. both the participants A and B reach the winning post at the same time.
.-. time taken by A = time taken by B
or,

L-30

or,L= 120

[since t = ; where d = distance and V = velocity]

.-. length of race (distance) of winning post is 120 metres.
(Also see Rule - 4)
2. a; Hint: P runs a kilometre in 4 minutes (= 240 seconds)
Q runs a kilometre in 4 minutes 10 sec (= 250 seconds)
.-. P can beat Q by 10 seconds
But if P gives Q a start of 10 seconds or x metres so that
the race may end in a dead heat, i.e., beat time = 0 and
beat distance = 0.
Then, using the given formula we have

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Loser's time
Winner's distance

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beat time+ start time
beat distance+ start distance

250 0 + 10
x = 40
or, 1000 0 + x
Hence if P gives Q a start of 40 metres in a race of one
kilometre, the race will end in a dead heat.
3. c; Hint: Here, P is the winner and Q is the loser. Using the
given formula we have,
Loser's time
Winner's distance

o r

300
' 100

.-. speed of B is 7 metres/second, i.e. 7 metres

since B takes 7 seconds more time than A to run 400
7
metres.

t i m e =

Let the speed of A be V metres/sec

A

beat time + start time

beat distance + start distance

10 + 0
beat distance + 0

distance
~s^ed~

400

400

speed of B

speed of A

or, beat distance =

metres.

.-. P beats Q by 33 metres in a kilometre race.

4. a; Hint: Here A is the winner and B is the loser.
Using the given formula (iii) we have
Loser's time - Winner's time = beat time + start time
or, B's time - A's time =10 + 0

o r

B's distance
' B's speed

o r

100-4
' B's speed

190
200
1000-x 1000
or, 1000-x=950

.-. x=50 metres

t--

=> B's speed = 1.65 metres/sec

Hence the speed of B is 1.6 metres/sec
5. b; Hint: B runs 330 metres in 44 seconds
44
300 sees

1000-(1000 + 100)

then, A reaches x

B can run in | 1 ^ seconds a distance of 15 metres.

15
B can run in 1 second a distance of metres
27

metres

x -160 _ V xt
500 ~ V xt ( '
A

_i

6. c; Hint: In a 400 metres race, B takes ' seconds more

time than A
In another 400 metres race, B takes 5 seconds more time
and runs 15 metres less distance than A.

t
1000

.-. t = minutes.
2
9. a; Hint: Let after time t seconds, B reaches 500 metres,

i.e., 40 sees
But A runs 330 metres in 41 seconds
So, B wins by (41 - 40) seconds, i.e., 1 second

[where x = required answer]

Winner's time
Loser's time
Loser's distance Winner's distance
A is the winner and B is the loser

100
2

I
7

8. b; Hint

A's distance
= 10
A's speed

.-. B runs (330 - 30) metres in

400 400 50
or
= =^ V A = 8 metres/sec
' 7
V
7
Hence, speed of A is 8 metres/sec and speed of B is 7
metres/sec
7. a; Hint: Here,
Applying the given formula (iv), we have,
A is the winner and B is the loser.
o r

100

n c e

^8'

v e s

a s t a r t

o f 160m)

-160
500
X

y metres

.-. B beats A by [500 - 493-^ ~^2

m e t r e s

Beat time
Loser's time
Winner's distance Beat distance
since Winner's distance = Length of course

10. a; Hint:

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then the value of'x' and 'y' will decide the Ilnd position in
the race.
Ifx <y, then B will beat C, i.e. B gets the Ilnd position.
If x > y, then C will beat B, i.e. C gets the Ilnd position
L
Now the following relation is used for three participants in a race of same length

L=1000 metres

11. b; Hint: A beats B by 10 seconds.

Distance covered by B in 200 sec = 1000 metres.

( L - X

1000

Distance covered by B in 10 sec =

50 metres.

x=

100

300
1000

) X

= L(X

- X ,

= the distance by which 1st beats Ilnd

12

^ 3 = the distance by which 1st beats lllrd

23, e distance by which Ilnd beats lllrd
If the length of race (L) changes in each case, the
following will be considered.
x

a
or, 2900 = 3000-3x

Where, L = Length of race

.-. A beats B by 50 metres.

Note: Try to solve by the given rule also.
12. c; Hint: Applying the given rule, we have, here A is winner and B is loser
290
1000-x

1st beats Ilnd by x, metres in a race of L, metres

2

1
r~metres.

1st beats lllrd by x

13. b; Hint: Distance covered by B in 3 seconds =

100

Ilnd beats lllrd by x

x3

30

= 10 metres
.-. A beats B by 10 metres.
Note: Try to solve by the given rule alsc.
14. a; Hint: Distance covered by B in 6 sec

metres in a race of L metres

13

2 3

metres in a race of L metres.

2

So, x , x and x are to be converted on a desired length of race, say, L metres.

1 2

l 2

13

2 3

=^-xL,
L,

13

Then using the formula (L - x , ) x

2

1000
x6
300

= 20 metres.

Thus, A beats B by 20 metres.

So, for a dead heat race, A must give B a start of 20
metres.
Note: Try to solve by the given rule also.
15. c; Hint: In a 25 metres race, B beats A by 5 metres
In a km race B beats A by I ^-xlOOO = 200 metres.

Rule 2
Involving Three Participants

if A beats B by x metres
L

O-

B
and

0_

A beats C by y metres
L

2 3

23

23

= x L

=L(X|

- x, )
2

the unknowns can be found out.

Illustrative Examples
Ex. 1: In a race of 100 metres, A beats B by 4 metres and A
beats C by 2 metres. By how many metres would C
beat B in a 100 metre race?
Soln: Here, the number of participants = 3
Length of race = L = 100 metres
A becomes the winner (1st) and
C gets Ilnd position
[since2m<4m]
B gets III rd position
Using the above formula (I)
. (L- x ) x
Where
1 2

Suppose, A, B and C participate in a race. The length of race

is L metres.
Assuming, A as the winner, i.e. A gets the 1st position, in the race,

x L . x

2 3

=L(x

1 3

-x )

1st (A) beats Ilnd (C) by x

1 2

=2 metres

12

1st (A) beats lllrd (B) by x

) 3

= 4 metres

Ilnd (C) beats lllrd (B) by x = ?

Length of race L = 100 metres
2 3

=> (100-2)x x

2 3

=100(4-2) => x =2.04metres

2 3

Hence C would beat B by 2.04 metres in a 100 metres

race.
Ex. 2: In a race of600 metres, A can beat B by 60 metres and
in a race of500 metres, B can beat C by 25 metres. By
how many metres will A beat C in a 400 metres race?
Soln: Here, length of race is different in each race. So, re-

spective beat distance (given) is to be converted to

the desired length of race L (ie 400 metres)
A is the winner (1st)
Since B can beat C therefore B becomes Ilnd and C
becomes lllrd in the race
.-. x

x,
,
60
= x L = x400 =40metres
2

1 2

a) 18 metres b) 20 metres c) 27 metres d) 9 metres

Answers
1. c; Hint: Here X becomes 1st, Y becomes Ilnd and Z becomes lllrd in the race
[since 50 < 69]
Using the given formula (I) we have
(L- x ) x 3 = L ( x
Where,
1 2

lJ

X 2 3 =

X L =

5^

X 4

= 2 0 m e t r e s

-x )

1 3

1 2

1st (X) gives Ilnd (Y) a start of x

12

1st (X) gives lllrd (Z) a start of x

X,3=?

Using the above formula II we have

(L-Xi )x 3 = L(x
2

) 3

-x

" 50 metres
= 69 metres

] 3

Ilnd (Y) gives lllrd (Z) a start of x

Length of race (L) = 1000 metres
or, (1000-50) x =1000(69-50)

2 3

=?

2 3

or, (400 -40) x 20 = 400

(x,

- 40)

or, x =20 metres

Hence Y gives Z a start of 20 metres.
2. a; Hint: Here, A comes 1st, B comes Ilnd and C comes lllrd
in the contest
2 3

or,

360x20

A n

+ 40=>x

l 3

=58 metres

Hence A will beat C by 5 8 metres in a 400 metres race.

Exercise

Using the given formula, we have

1.

(L- x ) x 3 = L ( x

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

X, Y and Z are the three contestants in a kilometre race.

If X can give Y a start of 50 metres and X can also give Z
a start of 69 metres, how many metres start Y can give Z?
a) 10m
b)40m
c)20m
d)25m
A can give B 40 metres start and A can give C 50 metres
start in a 200 metres race, while B can give C two seconds over the course. How long does each take to run
200 metres?
a) 24 sec, 30 sec, 32 sec
b) 20 sec, 31 sec, 32 sec
c) 20 sec, 30 sec, 32 sec
d) 21 sec, 30 sec, 31 sec
A, B and C are three participants in a kilometre race. If A
can give B a start of 40 metres and B can give C a start of
25 metres, how many metres A can give C a start?
a)64m
b)32m
c)60m
d)44m
In a flat race, A beats B by 15 metres, and C by 29 metres.
When B and C run over the course together, B wins by
15 metres. Find the length of the course.
a) 220 m
b)325m
c)225m
d)250m
A can give B a start of 20 metres and C a start of 39
metres in a walking race of400 metres. How much can B
give C a start?
a)20m
b)15m
c)18m
d)25m
A, B and C are the three contestants in a km race. If A
can give B a start of 40 metres and A can give C a start of
64 metres, how many metres start can B give C?
a) 20 m
b)25
c)35m d) None of these
In a 100 metres race, A can beat B by 25 metres and B can
beat C by 4 metres. In the same race, A can beat C by:
a) 29 metres b) 21 metres c) 28 metres d) 26 metres
In a 100 metres race A can give B 10 metres and C 28
metres. In the same race, B can give C:

1 2

(200-40) x x
or, x

2 3

-x )

I 3

1 2

=200(50-40)

2 3

25
= metres

^
25
Hence, B can beat C by metres or 2 sec, i.e. C can run
metres m 2 sec
2
2
.-. C can run 200 metres in

* ^0 = 32 sec
2

T
.-. B takes (32-2),
30
i.e. 30 sec and A takes

(200 - 40), i.e. 24 sec

Hence A, B and C takes 24 seconds, 30 and 32 seconds

respectively to run 200 metres.
*
3. a; Hint: Here A is the winner (1st)
Since B can give C a start, therefore, B becomes Ilnd and
C becomes lllrd in the race.
Using the given formula, we have
(L- X

) 2

) X 3 =L(Xj3 - x )
2

! 2

or, (1000 - 40) x 25 = 1000 x ( x, - 40)

3

or, 960 x 25 = 1000 x ( , - 40) => x = 64 metres

Hence, A can give C a start of 64 metres
x

4. c;Hint: Using(L- x ) x
1 2

2 3

13

=L(x

1 3

- x, )
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Where xM2 = A beats B = 15 metres

n

23

the required time = [l 000 - 25]

= B beats C = 15 metres

975

x = A beats C = 29 metres
L = Length of course = ?
.-. (L-15)15 = L(29-15)=> L=225metres
13

5. a;Hint:(L- x ) x 3 = L ( x
2

1 2

(400-20) x

2 3

1 3

= 3 minutes 15 seconds.

Exercise
1.

-x )
1 2

=400(39-20)

.-. x =20 metres

6. b; Hint: While A covers 1000 metres, B covers (1000 - 40)
or 960 metres and C covers (1000 - 64) or 936 metres.
Now when B covers 960 metres, C covers 936 metres
.-. When B covers 1000 metres,
'936
C covers
= 975 metres
2 3

2.

3.

So, B gives C a start of (1000 - 975) or 25 metres

Note: Try to solve by the given rule also.
7. c;Hint:A:B = 100:75andB:C=100:96

4.

A B 100 100 100

AC-
=
x
=
= 100-72

B C 75 96
72

So, A beats C by (100 - 72) = 28 metres.

Note: Try to sovle by the given rule also.
8. b; Hint: A : B : C = 100:90:72

5.

1 U U

f
90
B:C =
72

100"
90 x 90,
100"
72 x
90,

-195 seconds

In a km race A beats B by 35 metres or 7 seconds. Find

A's time over the course.
a) 139 seconds
b) 193 seconds
c) 190 seconds
d) None of these
In a km race A beats B by 5 seconds or 40 metres. How
long does B take to run the kilometre?
a) 125 seconds
b) 120 seconds
c) 130 seconds
d) None of these
In a 300 metres race A beats B by 15 metres or 5 seconds.
A's time over the course is
a) 100 seconds
b) 95 seconds
c) 105 seconds
d) 90 seconds
In a km race A beats B by 40 metres or 7 seconds. Find
A's time over the course.
a) 148 sees
b) 168 sees
c) 178 sees
d) None of these
In a km race A beats B by 40 metres, or 8 seconds. What
is A's time over the course?
a) 3 min
b) 3 min 42 sec
c) 3 min 12 sec
d) None of these

Answers
100
= (100:80)
80

So, B can give C 20 metres.

Note: Try to solve by the given rule also.

Lb
2. a; Hint: Time taken by A to complete the course
= A-nooO-40) = 120 seconds
40
.-. time taken by B to run the km = 120 + 5 = 125 seconds.
3. b
4.b
5.c

Rule 3
Theorem: In a km race A beats Bbyx metres or t seconds.
Then the time taken by A to complete the race is given by
Theorem: A is
- ( l 0 0 0 - x ) seconds.

Rule 4
times (x>y) as fast as B. If A gives B a

start of 'A' metres, then the length of race course, so that

Illustrative Example
Ex.:

In a km race A beats B by 25 metres or 5 seconds.

Find the time taken by A to complete the race.
Soln: Detail Method:
From the question it is clear that B runs 25 metres in 5
seconds.
.-. B's time to cover one km =

both of them reach at the same time, is given by

1-^

metres or Course of race=Lead

-x 1000 = 200 sec25

onds
.-. A's time to cover one km = 200 - 5 = 195 seconds
= 3 minutes 15 seconds.
Quicker Method: Applying the theorem, we have,

1
B's speed
1A's speed

metres.

Illustrative Example
Ex.:

A is j times as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 60

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metres, how long should the racecourse be so that
both of them reach at the same time?
Soln: Detail Method: A's speed: B's speed
2
5
= 1-:1= - : 1 = 5:3
3
3
We may say that A gains 5 - 3 = 2 m i n a race of 5
metres.

Soln: Detail Method: A beats B by 20 seconds.

Now, the distance covered by B in 20 seconds
1000m
-x20sec = ^ ^ x 2 0 = 100m
3 min 20 sec
200
.-. A beats B by 100 m.
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have

Therefore, he will gain 60 m in arace ofx60 = 150m

2
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have
(
= 60

the course of race = 60

1--

5-3

150m.

the required distance i o o o f i - ^ 1 100 metres

200 J
[ v 3 min = 180 seconds and 3 min 20 sec
= 200 seconds]

Exercise
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5)

Exercise
1.

A runs 1 ~ times as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 80

metres how far must the winning post be so that A and

B might reach it at the same time?
a) 200 m
b)150m
c)250m d) None of these
2.

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A runs ~ times as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 60

3.

Rashid can run 880 metres race in 2 minutes 24 seconds,

and Hamid in 2 minutes 40 seconds. How many metres'
start can Rashid give Hamid in a 880 metres race to make
a dead heat?
a) 88 metres b) 77 metres c) 80 metres d) 98 metres.
A can run 440 metres in 51 seconds and B in 55 seconds.
By how many seconds will B win if he has 40 metres
start?
a) 10 sec b) 1 sec c) 4 sec d) Can't be determined
A can run 200 metres in 35 sec and B in 38 sec. By what
distance can A beat B?

metres, how far must be the winning post, so that the

race ends in a dead heat?
a) 105 m
b)120m
c)100m d)150m
'3
3. A runs 1 times as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 60
4
metres, how far must the winning post be in order that A
and B reach it at the same time?
a) 105m
b)80m
c)140m
d)45m

,
4.

A runs 1 times as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 120

b) 1 5 -

c)
4.

5.

metres, how far must the winning post be so that A and

B might reach it at the same time?
a)440m
b)460m
c)420m
d)400m
l.a

2.a

3.c

Rule 5

4.a

d) None of these

y^ m

A can run a km in 3 min 10 sec and B in 3 min 20 sec. By

what distance can A beat B?
a)25m
b)35m
c)50m
d)60m
K

Answers

1 5

6.

A can run 100 m in >> and B in 16 seconds. If B receives 4 metres' start, who wins and by what distance?
1
1
b) B wins by m
a) A wins by m
6
6
c) A wins by 6 m
d) B wins by 8 m
A can run 440 m in 1 min 30 sec and B in 1 min 39 sec. If
B receives 40 metres start, who wins by what distance?
a) A wins by 4 metres
b) B wins by 4 metres
c) A wins by 8 metres
d) Dead heat

Theorem: A can run a km race in x minutes and B in y

minutes (y >x). The distance by which A can beat B is given
7. Two boys, A and B run at 4 ^ and 6 km
(
>
by 1000 1 - *
\, A having 190 metres' start, who wins, and
metres.
much the course being 1 km?
a) B wins by 60 m
b) A wins by
Illustrative Example
^
c) A wins by 80 m
d)B wins by
Ex.:
A can run a km race in 3 min and B in 3 min. 20 sec. By
what distance can A beat B?

an hour respecby how

60 m
80 m

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Answers
1. a; Hint: Applying the given rule, we have, the distance by

<

144"\
= 88m
160J

speed of B.
Soln: Detail Method: Time taken by A to cover 100 m.
_5J 100x18
= 100+ 5x
- 72 seconds.
18
25
.-. B covers (100 - 8) or 92 m in (72 + 8) or 80 seconds.

.-. Rashid gives Hamid 88 metres start in the race to

make a dead heat.
2. b; Hint: Applying the given rule we have,

Quicker Method I: B's speed

A can beat B by 440

92 18
.-. speed of B = x = 4.14 km/hr
80 5

55 I =32 metres

100m-8m
A's time to
cover 100m + 8 sec

But from the question, B has a 40 metres start, ie B will

beat A by 40 - 32 = 8 metres
55

92
98
-m/s = 4.14 km/h r
72 + 8 80Quicker Method II: Applying the above theorem, we
have

.-. required time = ^ Q "

X

1 second.

3.b
4.c
5. a; Hint: Applying the given rule, we first calculate the
distance by which A will beat B ie
100 _ 25
1
24 ~ 6
6
'

H)-

m e t r e s

But, from the question B receives 4 metres' start still A

the speed of B =

= 4.14 km/hr.

Exercise
1.

wins by [ 4 4 >

6.d
40
7. a; Hint: Time taken by A to cover 1 km = - x 6 0 =
9
J 3

2.

min and time taken by B to cover 1 km= x60 = lOmin.

6
Now, applying the given rule, here B will beat A (if we do
not take into account the fact that A having 190 metres
start) by
1

0 0

^~

3.

In a 100 metres race, A runs at 6 km per hour. If A gives

B a start of 4 metres and still beats him by 12 seconds,
what is the speed of B?
a) 6 km/hr
b) 4.8 km/hr
c) 5.6 km/hr
d) None of these
In a km race, A runs at 5 km per hour. If A gives B a start
of 90 metres and still beats him by 8 seconds, what is the
speed of B?
a)4 km/hr b) 5 km/hr c) 5.5 km/hr d) 4.5 km/hr
In a 100 metres race, A runs at 4 km per hour. If A gives
B a start of 10 metres and still beats him by 22 sec2
onds, what is the speed of B?
a) 2.88 km/hr b) 2.5 km/hr c) 2.58 km/hr d) 2.08 km/hr

=250 metres.

Now, we consider the fact that the A is having 190 metres

start, therefore, B wins the race by (250 -190 ) 60 metres.

18 "(100-8)5" 18 "92x5"
5 360 + 8x5_ ~ 5 400

Answers
l.b

2.d

Rule 6

3.a

Rule 7

Theorem: In a 100 m race, A runs at V km/hr. A gives B a Theorem: A beats B by y metres and C by y metres
start ofy metres and still beats him by't' seconds, then the
(where y, > y ) in a race of x, metres. In a race of x
18 (l00-y)x
km/hr.
speed ofB is given by
yi-yi
360+ xt
metres C beats B by
2 metres.
*\-yi)
Note: If race is of one km, then the formula for the speed of
x

x x

18 (l000-y)x
B is given by "y 3600 + xt km/hr

Illustrative Example
Ex:

In a 100 m race, A runs at 5 km/hr. A gives B a start of

8 metres and Still beats him by 8 seconds. Find the

Illustrative Example
Ex.:

AbeatsBby31 mandCby 18 m in a race of200 m. By

how many metres will C beat B in a race of350 m?
Soln: Detail Method:
A : B : C =200:200-31:200-18=200:169:182

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b

C
B

182

182
169

350
325

16<{^
U82

2 a

HTo^^J

x l 3 5

, 5 0 m e t r e s

3. c; Hint: We can apply the given rule, in this problem also.

Now, applying the given rule we have

.-. C beats B by 350 - 325 = 25 m.

Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have
31-18
x350
the required answer =
1,200-18

xV-10

,xl00 =io

Uoo-ioJ
or,x-10 = 9 .-. x=19m.
4. c; Hint: A can beat B by (25 x 4 =) 100 metres in a km race
B can beat C by (20 x 2 =) 40 metres in a km race.
Now, applying the given rule, we have
w

13
x350 = 25 metres.
182

( x-100
U000-100

Exercise

xlOOO =40
x= 100 + 36 = 136 metres.

or,*- 100 = 36

In a 100 metres race, A beats B by 10 metres and C by 13

metres. In a race of 180 metres, B will beat C by:
a) 5.4 metres b) 4.5 metres c) 5 metres d) 6 metres
2 In a km race A beats B by 100 metres and C by 200
metres, by how much can B beat C in a race of 1350
metres?
a) 150 metres b) 160 metres c) 140 metres d) 13 5 metres
3. In a 100 metres race A can beat B by 10 metres, and B can
beat C by 10 metres. By how much can A beat C in the
same race?
/
a) 10m b)12m c)19m d) Can't be determined
4.

H i n

60
5. b; Hint: A can beat B by -r^r* 400 = 40 m in 400 m race
600

B can beat C by ^

* 400 = 40 m in 400 m race.

Let A will beat C in a race of400 m by x m.

Now, applying the given rule we have
x-40
x400 = 4 0
400-40 J
or,x-40 = 36
.. x=40+36=76m.
Note: Try to solve this type of question by Rule - 2 also.

A can beat B by 25 metres in a km race, and B can

6.d

beat C by 20 metres in a km race. By how much can A

Rule 8

beat C in a km race?
a) 130 m b) 126 m c) 136 m d) Data inadequate
5. In a race of600 m, A can beat B by 60 m and in a race of
500 m, B can beat C by 50 m. By how many metres will A
beat C in a race of400 m?

Theorem: A can give B x metres and Cy metres (y >x)ina

R metres race, while B can give C't' seconds over the course.
Then the time taken to run R metres by (i) A is given by

(R-xXR-y)

1
a) 70 m b) 76 m c) 77 d) None of these
6. In a race of600 m, A can beat B by 50 m and in a race of
500 m, B can beat C by 60 m. By how many metres will A
beat C in a race of400 m?

(y-x)

seconds,(ii) B is given by

fR-x^

seconds and (Hi) C is given by t

U-xJ

R-y
y-x

seconds.

Illustrative Example
b) 7 6 j

a) 76 m

c)77m

d) 77y

Answers
I d ; Hint: Here y >y\, hence formula will change as
2

\
yi-y\

xx.

\.

A can give B 20 m and C 25 m in a 100 m race, while B

can give C one second over the course. How long
does each take to run 400 m?
Soln: Detail Method:
A : B : C = I00:80:75
375
,/lQO^
100
B:C = 80:75 = 8 0 [ J : 7 5 | J =
W

( 13-10 >
3
xl80 = xl80
. required answer =
100-10 j
90
= 6 metres.

.Cruns 100

375

25

m in 1 second.

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Rule 9

C runs 100 m in * 100 = 16 seconds.

Theorem: In a game of 'x'points, A can give B x, points

Now, B runs 100 m in 16 -1 = 15 seconds.
And A runs 100 m in the same time as B runs 80 m

and C x

Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we

have
1 (l00-20Xl00-25)
(i) time taken by A =
100
(25-20)

x-x 1 J

( 31 25
the required answer = ^ ^ J Q O - 2 5

3.

880-40
82-40

(100-10)(100-20)
1
20-10
100

1.

5.

Time taken by B

72
7.2 sec
10

'l00-20\_80
= 8 sec
^ 20-10 ~ 10

100-10
90
Time taken by C =
= 9 sec
^ 20-10
10
(400-40)(100-80) 4
3. c; Hint: Time taken by A
80-40
400
= 28.8 sec

EL

Exercise

= 180 sec=3 min.

2. a; Hint: Time taken by A

ll'USt

100x6 .
= = 8 points.

Answers
1. c; Hint: Required answer = 9

TYe-j

Z L'.J

> 100

100
75x
B:C = ^ =
7569x75
69 100
92
.-. B can give C 8 points.
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have

Exercise

points.

In a game of 100 points, A can give B 25 points and C

31 points, then how many points can B give C?
Soln: Detail Method: A : B: C = 100:75 :69

100-25
= = \5 sec.
25-20
5

A can give B 40 metres and C 82 metres in a 880 metres

race while B can give C 9 seconds over the course. Find
the time C takes to run 880 metres.
a)lmin
b) 180 min c)3min
d) 60 sec
A can give B 10 metres and C 20 metres in a 100 metres
race. B can give C 1 second over the course of 100 metres.
How long does each take to run 100 metres?
a) 7.2 sec, 8 sec, 9 sec
b) 6.2 sec, 8 sec, 10 sec
c) 7.2 sec, 9 sec, 10 sec
d) Data inadequate
A can give B 40 metres and C 80 metres in a 400 metres
race. B can give C 4 seconds over the course of 400
metres. How long does A take to run 400 metres?
a) 28 sec
b) 28.2 sec c) 28.8 sec d) 29 sec

then B can give

Ex.:

(100-20 "l 80 = = 16 sec.

(iii) time taken by G = 1
^ 25-20 J 5
1.

Illustrative Example

80x75
= 12 sec.
500
(ii) time taken by B = 1

(x >x,)

Xi

XT

ie., J O O ^ ~ ^ seconds.

points

In
a gameof 100 points, A can given B 20 points and C
28 points. Then, B can give C:
a) 8 points b) 10 points c) 14 points d) 40 points
In a game of250 points A can give B 50 points and C 70
points. How many can B give G?
a) 20 points
b) 25 points
c) 30 points
d) None of these
A can give B 20 points, A can give C 32 points and B can
give C 15 points. How many points make the game?
a) 1000
b)100
c)500
d)250
A can give B 20 points in 100 and B can give C 20 points
in 100. How many in 100 can A give C?
a) 26
b)36
c)46
d)30
A can give B 25 points,
A
can
give
C
40
points
toints, A can give C 40 points and
and B
B can
c
m\/A C
r.7
n points
" " > t < - U r t , . / - ' " . ' n n i n t c m',1L'r> thf* ( r a m p 9
give
20
How many points make the game?
a)200
b)150
c)100
d)120
50
) 100
d)
120
A can give B 15 points, A can give C 22 points and B can
give C 10 points. How many points make the game?
a) 50
b)60
c)80
d)90
e

Answers
l.b

2.b
32-20
3 b ; Hint: *
= 15
V x-20 j
or, 12x = 15x - 300 or, -3x=-300
x= 100 points

Eierc
K. A

ca
90
ft
, c)
1 A
he
of
a)
c)
Ml
A
ca
55
a)

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4. b; Hint: Let A can give C x. Now, applying the given rule,

we have
x-20

U00-20J

xl00 = 20

or, (x-20) 5 = 80
.-. x = 36
ic

Rule 11
Theorem: In a 'R' metres race, the ratio of speeds of two
runners A andBisx:y. A has a start of'D'metres. Then A

Wins by R
6. a

R-D
x_

metres.

Rule 10

Illustrative Example

Theorem: In a game of billiards, A can give B x, points inEx.:

In a 500 m race, the ratio of speeds of two runners A

and
B is 3 : 4. A has a start of 140 m. Then A wins by
x vxd A can give C y, in y. In a game of z, C can give B
(MBA Exam, 1980)
Soln: Detail Method:
points.
To reach the winning points A covers 500 - 140
l(y-yi)
=360m.

istrative Example
B covers 36'

In a game of billiards, A can give B 12 points in 60 and

A can give C 10 in 90. How many can C give B in a
game of 70?
Detail Method:
A : B = 60:48 = 90:72
A:C = 90:80 = 90:80

winning point.
So, A reaches the winning point while B remains 20 m
behind.
.-. A wins by 20 m.
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have the

'70^
:72
= 70:63
180,
.-. C gives B 7 points in the game of 70 points.
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have
C:B = 80:72=

480m when A reaches the

the required answer = 500

500-140
3/4

= 500 -480 = 20 metres.

the required answer = 70

90x12-60x10

60(90-10)

Exercise
In a 600 m race, the ratio of speeds of two runners A and
.
Bis5:4 . A has a start of 100 m. Then A wins by
b)250m
c)150m
d)200m
a) 100 m
In a 400 m race, the ratio of speeds of two runners A and
.
Bis2:3 A has a start of 150 m. Then A wins by
b)25m
c)30m
d)40m
a) 20 m
In a 800 m race, the ratio of speeds of two runners A and
Bis4:5 A has a start of200 m. Then A wins by
.
a)60m
b)150m
c)50m
d) None ofthese

1.

480x70

points.

60x80

2.

erase
At a game of billiards, A can give B 15 points in 60 and A
can give C 20 in 60. How many can B give C in a game of
90?
a) 30 points
b) 20 points
c) 10 points
d) 12 points
At a game of billiards, A can give B 10 points in 60, and
he can give C 15 in 60. How many can B give C in a game
of90?
a) 10 points
b) 12 points
c) 9 points
d) None of these
At a game of billiards A can give B 6 points in 50, and he
can give C 13 in 65. How many can B give C in a game of
55?
a) 4
b) 10
c)8
d)5

fers
2.c

3.d

3.

Answers
l.d

2.b

3.c

Rule 12
Theorem: Two men A and B run a 'R' metres race on a
course 'A'metres round. If their rates be x: y, (wherex>y
and JC - v = V then the winner passes the other
' * )

0) " ^ j times if is an integer.

R
(ii) If is not the integer, then the nearest lesser
xA

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R
integral value of the expression I

their speeds be in the ratio 8 : 7, how often does

winner pass the other?
a) 3 times
b) 2 times
c) 4 times d) None of'

j is taken as the

required answer.
Note:

Answers

Race
R
maybe written as
Rate
of
winner
x Length of course
xA

1. c; Hint: Required answer =

2.b

Two men A and B run a 4 km race on a course 250 m

round. If their rates be 5 :4, how often does the winner pass the other?
Soln: Detail Method:
A's rate: B's rate = 5:4
=> When A makes 5 rounds, B makes 4 rounds.
5x250 5,
=> When A covers
= km,

1.

4x250
1km.
1000
=> A passes B each time, when A makes 5 rounds.

2.

1 0 0 Q

B covers

5,

C runs 1000 m in

1000
x 90 = 240 seconds = 4 min

Time taken by A to run a km = 4 min - 90 sec = 2 min 9

sec
Time taken by B to run a km=4 min - 30 sec = 3 min 30
.-. A => 2 min 30 sec; B => 3 min 30 sec; C => 4 rna
2. a; Hint: Suppose A takes x sec and B y sec to run 1000

Exercise

3.

A and B run a km and A wins by 60 seconds. A and

run a km and A wins by 375 metres. B and C run a km
B wins by 30 seconds. Find the time that each takes
run a km.
a) 2 min 30 sec, 3 min 30 sec, 4 min
b) 2 min 30 sec, 1 min 30 sec, 3 min
c) 2 min 30 sec, 3 min 30 sec, 3 min
d) None of these
In a km race, if A gives B 40 m start, A wins by 19
but if A gives B 30 sec starts, B wins by 40 m. Find
time that each takes to run a km.
a) 125 sec, 150 sec
b) 13 5 sec, 140 sec
c) 105 sec, 170 sec
d) None of these

1. a; Hint: A beats B by 60 seconds and B beats C by 30

.-. A beats C by (60 + 30) or 90 seconds
But A beats C by 375 m
.-. C runs 375 m in 90 sec

So, in covering 4 km A passes B

1 x ^ x 4 = 3 - ^ 3 times.

Answers

In covering km, A passes B 1 time.

Two persons A and B run a 5 km race on a round course

of400 m. If their speeds be in the ratio 5 : 4, how often
does the winner pass the other?
a) 3 times

T -

Miscellaneous

Ex.:

1.

3.b

Illustrative Example

Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we

have
4x1000 16 _1
the required answer = .
times.
5x250
5
5

5 i1
T = 2tima
2
2

5000
400 x 5
AM

b)ltime

c) 2 times

d) 2^- times

A and B run a 7 km race on a course of 500 m round. If

their speeds be in the ratio 4 : 3 , how often does the
winner pass the other?
a) 4 times
b) 3 times
c) 2 times
d) Can't be determined
A and B run a 6 km race on a course of 300 m round. If

960
By the question we have x + 19 =
960x
(ii)
or, 1000 + 30=y
Solving (i) and (ii), x = 125, y = 150
.-. A takes 125 and B 150 sec.

(i)