In a 1 km race, A beats B by 40 m or by 8 seconds. How long does A take to run the race?

A. 196 seconds

B. 200 seconds

C. 192 seconds

D. 185 seconds

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Answer: C. 192 seconds

Answer: (C) 192 seconds

B runs the last 40 m in 8 s, so B's speed = 5 m/s and B's time = 1000 ÷ 5 = 200 s.

A finishes 8 s earlier: 192 seconds. Trap: 200 seconds is B's time.

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