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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

A runs 5 times faster than B . If A gives B a start of 100 m , how far must the goal be so that A and B reach there at the same time.

  1. A 100 m
  2. B 500 m
  3. C 125 m
  4. D 120 m
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(C) 125 m

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\( \frac{D}{v_A} = \frac{D-100}{v_B} \) \( \frac{D}{5v_B} = \frac{D-100}{v_B} \) \( D = 5(D-100) \) \( D = 5D - 500 \) \( 4D = 500 \) \( D = 125 \text{ m} \)