Question

A prize of $4,200 is to be divided among the 1st
4 racers to cross the finish line in a motorcycle race. If there are no ties, and each of the 1st 4 racers to finish recieves $300 less than the racer who finishes in the position numbered 1 higher, how much money does the racer in 4th place get?

$400

$600

$900

$1,200

$1,500

Answer 1

let the 4th place get x $
so x+x+300+x+600+x+900=4200
can u solve further for x?

Answer 2

x=600

Answer 3

yup :)

Answer 4

thanx