SOLUTION: In a race of 1000 meters, A beats B by 200 meters and A beats C by 500 meters. Assuming that the contestants run at constant speeds, by how many meters does B beat C? (A) 300

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Question 267052: In a race of 1000 meters, A beats B by 200 meters and A beats C by 500 meters.
Assuming that the contestants run at constant speeds, by how many meters does
B beat C?
(A) 300 (B) 375 (C) 450 (D) 500 (E) 625

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