Question

The table shows the times of the first three finishers in a race.

100-Meter Dash Results
Place Time (seconds)
First 12.89
Second 13.52
Third 14.05

Which statements are true? Choose all that are correct.
A.


The difference in time between the first-place finisher and the second-place finisher is 0.53 seconds.
B.


The difference in time between the second-place finisher and the third-place finisher is 0.53 seconds.
C.


The difference in time between the first-place finisher and the third-place finisher is 1.16 seconds.
D.


The difference in time between the first-place finisher and the second-place finisher is the same as difference in time between the second-place finisher and the third-place finisher.

Answer 1

Option "B" and "C" are True

Explanation:

Given time:

First 12.89

Second 13.52

Third 14.05

Find:

True statement

Computation:

Difference between first and second = 13.52 - 12.89 = 0.63

Difference between second and third = 14.05 - 13.52 = 0.53 (Second true)

Difference between first and third = 14.05 - 12.89 = 1.16 (Third true)