A is 138 times as fast as B. if A gives B a start of 150 meters, how far must be the winning post so that the race ends in a dead heat?
Explanation:
The rates of A and B are 11 : 8 i.e., In the race of 11 meters A gains 3 meters
⇒ 3 meters are gained by J in a race of 11 meters
∴ 150 are gained in 11/3 × 150 = 550 meters.
Hence, option (d).
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