In 100 m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this race A beats B by:

Question:
In 100 m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this race A beats B by:

[A].

20 m

[B].

25 m

[C].

22.5 m

[D].

9 m

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Distance covered by B in 9 sec. = 100 x 9 m = 20 m.
45

A beats B by 20 metres.