Question

7. Brad, Gina, Gail, and Shana are in a horse race. Gina is the slowest. Gail is faster than Shana but slower than Brad. Name

the finishing order of the horses.
Choose the correct order of the racers from last place to first place below.

A. Gina, Gail, Brad, Shana
B. Shana, Brad, Gail, Gina
C. Shana, Gina, Gail, Brad
D. Gina, Shana, Gail, Brad

Please show work.

Answer 1

Answer: D. Since Gina is the slowest, she is in last place. Gail is faster than Shana, so Shana is the second slowest. Gail is also slower than Brad. Meaning that Gail is second while Brad is first.