- AB wins by 17.5 m
- BC wins by 17.5 m
- CB wins by 4 m
- DDead heat
Step-by-Step Solution
B runs 960 m while C runs 936 m, so C's speed of B's. When B finishes 1500 m, C has covered m but needs m. B wins by 17.5 m.
Answer: A) B wins by 17.5 m
Over 1 km, A can give B a 40 m start and C a 64 m start. B and C then race over 1.5 km, B giving C a 20 m start. What is the result?
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