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Question 1001230: In a 10 kilometer race there are 112 more men entered than women. Find the numbers of female runners if the total number of runner in the race is 600 Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source):
Let x = the number of men, y = number of women.
x + y = 600,
x - y = 112.
Can you solve this system? (Hint: add the two equations, both left and right sides).
Answer. x = 356, y = 244.
