Math Problem Statement
Solution
This problem involves a race between Atul and Vishu, where Atul gives Vishu certain advantages but still manages to beat him.
Let's break down the problem:
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Scenario 1 (900m race):
- Vishu gets a 20-second head-start, but Atul beats him by 135 meters in the 900m race.
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Scenario 2 (Same race, different condition):
- In another race of the same length, Atul gives Vishu a head start of 189 meters and beats him by 8 seconds.
Objective:
We need to calculate how much time Vishu would take to complete the full 900m race.
Step-by-step analysis:
Scenario 1:
- Let the speed of Vishu be and the speed of Atul be .
- Time taken by Vishu to complete the 900m race (with a 20-second head-start) = .
- Time taken by Atul to run the same 900m race = .
- The distance Atul covers in the same time that Vishu runs 900 - 135 = 765 meters, so:
--> (Equation 1)
Scenario 2:
- In this scenario, Vishu gets a head-start of 189 meters and Atul beats him by 8 seconds.
- Time taken by Vishu to run 900 - 189 = 711 meters = .
- Time taken by Atul to run 900 meters is .
- Given that Atul beats Vishu by 8 seconds:
--> (Equation 2)
Solving these two equations will give us the value of , which we can use to find Vishu's time for the full 900m race.
Let me calculate this for you.The solution to the system of equations gives us:
- Vishu's speed meters per second.
- Atul's speed meters per second.
Now, to calculate the time it takes for Vishu to complete the full 900m race:
Let me calculate that for you.Vishu will take approximately 2 minutes and 13 seconds to complete the full 900-meter race.
Would you like more details or have any further questions?
Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- How much faster is Atul compared to Vishu based on their speeds?
- If the race were longer (e.g., 1500 meters), how would the time comparison change?
- How does the head-start impact the race time, and how could it be calculated for different distances?
- What if Atul gave Vishu a head-start in terms of time rather than distance?
- How could we calculate the relative distance Atul would lead by in other race scenarios?
Tip: In races or time-distance problems, breaking down the speeds and using proportional relationships can often simplify the process of finding time, speed, or distance.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Distance-Speed-Time Relationship
Formulas
v = d/t (Speed = Distance / Time)
Time for Atul: (900/v_A)
Time for Vishu with head-start: (900/v_V) - 20
Solving equations for speed and time differences
Theorems
Proportional Relationships
Linear Equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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