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12 September, 16:09

In a rowing race, the distance between the teams in first place and second place is 5.7 meters. The distance between the teams in second and third place is one third that distance. How much farther ahead is the team in first place than in third?

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  1. 12 September, 16:11
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    Distance between 1st and 2nd is 5.7 meters

    Distance between 2nd and 3rd is (1/3) of 5.7 meters.

    So the distance between 1st and 3rd is:

    5.7 + (1/3) (5.7) = 5.7 + 1.9 = 7.6 meters
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