Question

Michael and Ben decide to run a 100m race. While training for the race Michael’s best time was 13.5s and Ben’s best time was 15.0s. How far behind should Michael start so that the race end in a tie? Assume that Ben and Michael will run at top speed.

Answer 1

SOLUTION:

Michael the best time= 13.5 s

Ben best time=15 s

total distance for race =100 m

= Michael speed

= Ben speed

Lets the distance is x between Michael and Ben where Michael starts so that race end in tie

now, total distance for Michael is =100+x

according to question,

x=11.1 m

ANSWER =11.1 m