P runs 25% faster than Q so P gives Q a 60 meter head start.
P runs 25% faster than Q so P gives Q a 60 meter head start. If the race ends in a tie, how far (in meters) did P run in the race?
Answer/Solution
300
Steps/Work
Let D be the race distance that P ran.
Let T be the time it took to complete the race.
Let V be Q's speed.
T = D/1.25V = (D-60) / V
D=1.25D-75
0.25D=75
D=300 meters.
The answer is C.
Let T be the time it took to complete the race.
Let V be Q's speed.
T = D/1.25V = (D-60) / V
D=1.25D-75
0.25D=75
D=300 meters.
The answer is C.