Question

Kate, Alexia, and Trina just completed the 400-meter dash at the track meet. Kate finished the race 6 seconds faster than Alexia, while Trina finished the race 3 seconds faster than Kate. If their combined time was 2 minutes and 39 seconds, find each girl’s individual time.

Answer 1

Answer:

Kate = 52 seconds, Alexia = 58 seconds, Trina = 49 seconds

Step-by-step explanation:

A = K + 6

T = K - 3

K + A + T = 2 min 39 sec or 159 sec

K + (K + 6) + (K - 3) = 159sec

3K + 3 = 159sec

3K = 156sec

K = 52 sec

A = 52 + 6 = 58 sec

T = 52 - 3 = 49 sec