Problem: The sum of race times of two runners is 170 seconds. One of the runners took ten seconds less than twice the other to complete the race. What is the race time of each runner?
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Correct Answer: 60 seconeds
Explanation:
Let, A took t’ seconds
B took ( 170 – x) seconds.
According to question. 2(170 – x) – 10 + (I70 -x) = 170
340-2x – 10+ 170-x =170
=> 330 = 3x
3x = 330
x= $\frac{330}{3}$ = 110
x = 110
A took 10 seconds and B took (I70 – 110) = 60 seconds.