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OpenStudy (samirahdanyel):

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?

OpenStudy (samirahdanyel):

@Mehek14

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

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

OpenStudy (samirahdanyel):

sam in first and huang in third @Vocaloid

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

nope

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

remember: Jose cannot be in second place

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

Jose must either be first or third. which one?

OpenStudy (samirahdanyel):

so he must be in first place @Vocaloid

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

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

OpenStudy (samirahdanyel):

huang

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

good! so sam is last that's it

OpenStudy (samirahdanyel):

thank you

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