Exam Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability Ratio and Proportion

A and B run a 5 km race on a round course of 400 m. If their speeds are in the ratio 5 : 4, then how many times will the winner of the race pass the other participant?
Option
(a) 5 times
(b) 3 times
(c) 4 times
(d) 2 times

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(D) 2 times
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5000/4000 = 25/2

5 : 25/2 :: 4 : x
x = 10
B = 10/4 = 2.5
mans 2 times.
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Option
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