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A and B run a 5 km race on a round course of 400 m. If their speeds be in the ratio 5 : 4, how often does the winner pass the other?

A

`4(1)/(2)` times

B

`2(3)/(4)` times

C

`3(1)/(2)` times

D

`2(1)/(2)` times

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