Huang, José, and Sam ran a 100-m dash. José did not come in second; Huang did not come in third. José’s time was 2 seconds faster than that of the oldest boy in the race. In what order did the boys finish the race?

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samirahdanyel · Answer

@Mehek14

vocaloid · Answer

hint:

Jose did not finish in second place. Jose also finished ahead of someone.

So, is he first place or third place?

samirahdanyel · Answer

sam in first and huang in third @Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

nope

vocaloid · Answer

remember: Jose cannot be in second place

vocaloid · Answer

Jose must either be first or third. which one?

samirahdanyel · Answer

so he must be in first place @Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

good!

who do you think must be in second place?

samirahdanyel · Answer

huang

vocaloid · Answer

good!

so sam is last

that's it

samirahdanyel · Answer

thank you