SOLUTION: Sprinter A runs 100 meters in 15 seconds, while sprinter B starts 1.5 seconds later and runs 100 meters in 14 seconds. If each of them runs at a constant rate, who is further in 10
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Question 667399: Sprinter A runs 100 meters in 15 seconds, while sprinter B starts 1.5 seconds later and runs 100 meters in 14 seconds. If each of them runs at a constant rate, who is further in 10 seconds after the start of the race? Explain. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Sprinter A runs 100 meters in 15 seconds,
while sprinter B starts 1.5 seconds later and runs 100 meters in 14 seconds.
If each of them runs at a constant rate, who is further in 10 seconds after the start of the race? Explain.
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Find the distance run by A in 10 sec: * 100 = 66.67 meters
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Sprinter B started 1.5 sec later, find his dist: * 100 = 60.7 meters
