Answer:
Runner 1 = 9th place
Runner 2 = 10th place
Runner 3 = 11th place
Runner 4 = 12th place
Runner 5 = 13th place
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
Number of runners = 5
Total points scored = 55
Finishing spot for each runner (they finished one after the other)
Hence,
x, (x + 1), (x + 2), (x + 3), (x + 4)
x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 + x + 4 = 55
5x + 10 = 55
5x = 55 - 10
5x = 45
x = 9
Hence,
Runner 1 = 9th place
Runner 2 = 10th place
Runner 3 = 11th place
Runner 4 = 12th place
Runner 5 = 13th place
