Susie Swift, an Avid Jogger, Is Running Down the Beach

question 186

Essay

Susie Swift, an avid jogger, is running down the beach when she comes upon Bobby Beachbum, a serious weight lifter. Bobby flirts with Susie, who decides he has more muscle than brains. She continues her run down the beach, and Bobby begins to run after her. After about a half mile, Bobby tires and gives up. Explain why Susie was able to continue to run despite having less muscle mass than Bobby has.

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Malthusian Theorem

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