Question

In a 100 m race a can beat b by 5 m and b can beat c by 10 m .by how much distance can a beat c in the race?
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Answer 1

Answer:

15m

Step-by-step explanation:

The position of the runners are as follows

c -----------10 m--------------- b-----------5m----------a

Answer 2

Answer:

Given that A completes the race when B is at 95 meters

B completes the race when C is 90 m.

When B is 95 m C is at 85 m.

When C is at 85 m, A is at 100 m

Therefore A beats C by 15 m.