In 100 m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this race A beats B by:
Options:
(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 30
(D) 40
(E) 20 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Dist = (100/45*9) = 20 m So the answer is (E).