The Big Race

Mick and John were in a 100 meter race. When Mick crossed the finish line, John was only at the 90 meter mark. Mick suggested they run another race. This time, Mick would start ten meters behind the starting line. All other things being equal, will John win, lose, or will it be a tie in the second race?

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June 20th, 2010 | Category: Brain Riddle, Real Life, Sports Riddles |  Email This Riddle

3 guesses to The Big Race

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• Carole

  June 21, 2010 at 7:42 PM

  THRY SHOULD FINISH THE SAME WAY AS THE FIRST RACE

• Geoff

  June 22, 2010 at 1:50 PM

  Mick would still win.

• Dude

  June 23, 2010 at 1:37 PM

  You’re right, Carole!

  John will lose again. In the second race, Mick started ten meters back. By the time John reaches the 90 meter mark, Mick will have caught up to him. Therefore, the final ten meters will belong to the faster of the two. Since Mick is faster than John, he will win the final 10 meters and of course the race.

  You’re today’s winner.