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16 September, 03:32

In a rowing race, the distance between

the teams in first 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 the team in third?

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  1. 16 September, 03:41
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    Distance between 1st and 2nd = 5.7 meters

    Distance between 2nd and 3rd = 5.7 x 1/3

    So,

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

    The answer is 7.6 meters
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