Three Horse Race Course Length
CAT 2019 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Races
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2019 Slot 1 paper. It tests Races. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
In a race of three horses, the first beat the second by 11 metres and the third by 90 metres. If the second beat the third by 80 metres, what was the length, in metres, of the racecourse?
Answer
880
Explanation
Let racecourse length be . When 1st finishes (), 2nd covers and 3rd covers . Ratio of speeds of 2nd and 3rd . When 2nd finishes (), 3rd covers , so ratio . .
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