Answer :
Final answer:
Anil beats Charles by at least 150 meters in a 1500-meter race, as Anil beats Bakul by 150 meters and Bakul beats Charles, indicating Charles is even further behind. Precise distance cannot be determined without additional information on Bakul's lead over Charles.
Explanation:
The question asks: In a 1500-meter race, Anil beats Bakul by 150 meters. In the same race, Bakul beats Charles. By what distance does Anil beat Charles?
To find the distance by which Anil beats Charles, we must first understand that when Anil beats Bakul by 150 meters, it means Bakul has run 1350 meters (1500 - 150) when Anil finishes the race. However, without the exact distance by which Bakul beats Charles, we cannot directly calculate the precise distance by which Anil beats Charles. If we assume that Charles finishes at the same time Bakul does in the comparison of Bakul to Anil (i.e., Bakul is 150 meters behind Anil and Charles is behind Bakul but their relative positions are not changing), it would mean Charles is also behind Anil by more than 150 meters. To know the exact distance, we need the details of how much further behind Charles is when Bakul finishes.
Without specific information on Bakul's lead over Charles, we can conclude Anil beats Charles by at least 150 meters or more depending on Charles's position. This problem demonstrates a basic principle of relative speed and position in races. To provide an accurate answer, additional information about Bakul's and Charles's race is required.
