document.write( "Question 936497: Runners running on a curved track starting point is staggered. This is so each runner runs the same distance to the finish line. If the radius of the inside is x and each lane is 2.5 feet wide, how far apart should the officials start the runners in the two inside lanes? \n" ); document.write( "

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Runners running on a curved track starting point is staggered.
\n" ); document.write( " This is so each runner runs the same distance to the finish line.
\n" ); document.write( " If the radius of the inside is x and each lane is 2.5 feet wide, how far apart should the officials start the runners in the two inside lanes?
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\n" ); document.write( "The diameter of the outside lane is 5' greater than the inside lane
\n" ); document.write( "Therefore the difference in circumference: $\"pi%2A5\"$ = 15.7 ft
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\n" ); document.write( "The outer runner should start 15.7 ft ahead of the inner runner \n" ); document.write( "

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