Question

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

Answer 1

165 yards

Step-by-step explanation:

Dicky --> 440 = rate * 55

Dicky --> 8 yards/sec = rate

Jack --> 440 = rate * 88

Jack --> 5 yards/sec = rate

Jack in 55 seconds --> distance = 5 * 55 = 275 yards

440 - 275 = 165 yards handicap

Answer 2

33 seconds

Explanation:

If the times used to compute the handicap are 55 seconds and 88 seconds, the handicap given to Jack is 88-55 = 33 seconds.

Jack will be given a 33-second head start, then Dicky will start.