Nina, Shanti and Belle run a 1000 m race at a constant speed. When Nina crossed the finish line first, she was 200 m ahead of Shanti and 400 m ahead of Belle. When Shanthi crossed the finish line, how far ahead of Belle was she?

Answer 1

Shanti had run 4/5 of the race when Nina finished.
So, if Nina's time was x, it took Shanti 5/4 x to finish the race
So, Bell had run 5/4 * 600 = 750 meters when Shanti finished.
That means Shanti was 250m ahead of Belle.

Answer 2

How did you get 5/4 oobleck?

Answer 3

To Chews it 5/4 is used for Shanti because she spent x time for 800m so time for 1000m is 1000/800 x= 5/4 x

Answer 4

Why do you times by 600 Oobleck?

Answer 5

250

Answer 6

To Chews it. what is 1000-400