Question

After one hour, the hare had finished 2/3 of a 100-yard race. In that same time, the tortoise had finished 42 3/4 yards. How much farther had the hare run than the tortoise?

Answer 1

Answer:

23 11/12 yards or 23.9166 yards

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 of 100 yard race is equivalent to 66 2/3 yards. Tge difference between the above and 42 3/4 yards covered by tortoise will be

66 2/3- 42 3/4= 23 11/12 yards or 23.91666 yards