Question

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?

Answer 1

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