Time, Speed & Distance · Question 26 · Medium
In a 400 m race, Sita beats Gita by 40 m. Sita runs at 8 m/s. What is Gita's speed?
- 7.2 m/s
- 7 m/s
- 6.8 m/s
- 7.5 m/s
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 7.2 m/s
Explanation: Sita finishes in 400 ÷ 8 = 50 seconds, during which Gita runs 360 m. Gita's speed = 360 ÷ 50 = 7.2 m/s.
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