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Convert the speeds to fractions that relate between the various speeds. Tarantula A runs <math>100</math> feet in the time Tarantula B runs <math>90</math> feet, which implies that Tarantula B's speed is <math>9/10</math>th of Tarantula A's speed. Similarly, Tarantula C's speed is <math>8/10</math> or <math>4/5</math>th of Tarantula B's speed. Multiplying <math>9/10</math> by <math>4/5</math> yields <math>36/50</math>. Multiplying this by <math>100</math> feet (the total distance), we find that when Tarantula A finishes, Tarantula C is <math>72</math> feet in, so Tarantula C has <math>100-72=</math> <math>\boxed{28}</math> feet left when Tarantula A finishes.
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 17:01, 18 December 2023

Problem

Tarantulas $A, B,$ and $C$ start together at the same time and race straight along a $100$ foot path, each running at a constant speed the whole distance. When $A$ reaches the end, $B$ still has $10$ feet more to run. When $B$ reaches the end, $C$ has $20$ feet more to run. How many more feet does Tarantula $C$ have to run when Tarantula $A$ reaches the end?


Solution

Convert the speeds to fractions that relate between the various speeds. Tarantula A runs $100$ feet in the time Tarantula B runs $90$ feet, which implies that Tarantula B's speed is $9/10$th of Tarantula A's speed. Similarly, Tarantula C's speed is $8/10$ or $4/5$th of Tarantula B's speed. Multiplying $9/10$ by $4/5$ yields $36/50$. Multiplying this by $100$ feet (the total distance), we find that when Tarantula A finishes, Tarantula C is $72$ feet in, so Tarantula C has $100-72=$ $\boxed{28}$ feet left when Tarantula A finishes.

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See also

2015 UNCO Math Contest II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 3
Followed by
Problem 5
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All UNCO Math Contest Problems and Solutions