Book Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

Ram and Shyam run a race of 2000 m.First, Ram gives Shyam a start of 200 m and beats him by 30 s.Next,Ram gives Shyam a start of 3 min and is beaten by 1000 m.Find the time in minutes in which Ram and Shyam can run the race separately.
a)8,10
b)4,5
c)5,9
d)6,9

Read Solution (Total 1)

when Ram runs 2000m ,Shyam runs (1800-30r)
when Ram runs 1000m ,Shyam runs (2000-180r)
Then ,2000/1000=(1800-30r)/(2000-180r)
Solving we get r=6.66m/s
Thus Shyam's speed =400m/min and he would take 5 min to cover the distance
So,answer is option (B)
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