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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A runs 9 times slower than B. If B gives A a start of 80 meters, how far must be the winning post on the tracks so that A and B reach there at the same time?

  1. A 80 meters
  2. B 9 meters
  3. C 98 meters
  4. D 90 meters
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(D) 90 meters

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\(\frac{d - 80}{v_A} = \frac{d}{v_B}\) \(\frac{d - 80}{v_B/9} = \frac{d}{v_B}\) \(9(d - 80) = d\) \(9d - 720 = d\) \(8d = 720\) \(d = 90 \text{ meters}\)