SOLUTION: Alan is a faster runner than bill. Alan runs tree yards every second and Bill runs 2.5 yards per second. Alan gives Bill a 35 yard head start in a race and reaches the finish line

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Question 1113690: Alan is a faster runner than bill. Alan runs tree yards every second and Bill runs 2.5 yards per second. Alan gives Bill a 35 yard head start in a race and reaches the finish line exactly 2 seconds before bill. How many yards did allan run?

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