Question

You and your friend race from point A to point C. You run from A to B and then from B to C. Your friend runs from A to D and then from D to C. You run at an average rate of 7.8 miles per hour and your friend runs at an average rate of 8.1 miles per hour. Is it possible to determine who wins the race?

Answer 1

• Friend wins

Explanation:

As per diagram, the distance AB + BC is same as AD + DC

Since the distance is same for both, the friend will win due to running at greater speed