Roni and Willy had a 100m race. Roni covered the distance in 45 sees and Willy covered the distance in 36 secs. Willy beats Roni by how much distance?

Maths / Time, Speed and Distance MCQs — Multiple-choice practice

  1. A. None of these
  2. B. 20m
  3. C. 22.5m
  4. D. 25m

Correct answer

20m

Explanation

Explanation Roni covers 100 meters in 45 seconds. Willy covers 100 meters in 36 seconds. Roni's speed: Speed of Roni = 100 m / 45 s ​ = 20 ​/9 m/s Distance Roni covers in 36 seconds: Distance = Speed × Time = 20/9 ​ × 36 = 80 m Since Willy finishes the race (100 m) when Roni has only covered 80 m, Willy beats Roni by: 100 − 80 = 20 m

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