Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations
-In a 1-Mile $16.03 \mathrm { ft }$

question 170

Multiple Choice

Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations
-In a 1-mile race, the winner crosses the finish line 11 feet ahead of the second-place runner and 27 feet ahead of the third-place runner. Assuming that each runner maintains a constant speed throughout the race, by how many feet does the second-place runner beat the third-place runner? ( 5280 feet in 1 mile.)

• A) \(16.03 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(- 11.06 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(- 16.08 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(5.01 \mathrm { ft }\)

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