Ask Question
23 June, 13:05

Bill can run the 440 yard dash in 55 seconds, and jack can run it in 88 seconds. How great a handicap must Bill give Jack for the boys to finish the race at the same time?

A) 165 yards

B) 242 yards

C) 275 yards

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 23 June, 13:35
    0
    Bill must give Jack a handicap of 165 yards to finish the race at the same time. The correct answer is A. 165 yards.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1. Let's review the information given to answer the question correctly:

    Bill can run 440 yards in 55 seconds

    Bill speed = 8 yards per second (440/55)

    Jack can run 440 yards in 88 seconds

    Jack speed = 5 yards per second (440/88)

    2. How great a handicap must Bill give Jack for the boys to finish the race at the same time?

    The total duration of the race will be 55 seconds

    Using Rule of Three Simple, we have that:

    Jack will run 55 * 5

    Jack will run 275 yards in 55 seconds

    Bill must give Jack a handicap of 440 - 275 yards

    Bill must give Jack a handicap of 165 yards to finish the race at the same time. The correct answer is A. 165 yards.
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Bill can run the 440 yard dash in 55 seconds, and jack can run it in 88 seconds. How great a handicap must Bill give Jack for the boys to ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers