SOLUTION: two racing cars a and b compete for a stretch at 10,000 m long. it took 40 min. for a and b 50 min. to reach the finish line. how far was b behind a when a reach the finish line?

Question 566024: two racing cars a and b compete for a stretch at 10,000 m long. it took 40 min. for a and b 50 min. to reach the finish line. how far was b behind a when a reach the finish line?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In min, reaches finish line
How far does get in min?

was 2,000 m behind when
crossed finish line
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