Question 12
In a speed skating competition 10 racers reached the final. Tom overtook 3 racers more than overtook him. Which place did Tom end up in?
Editorial clarification: the intended comparison is between racers Tom finished ahead of and racers who finished ahead of Tom. The printed word “overtook” is imprecise if read as counting passing events during the race.
Editorial clarification: the intended comparison is between racers Tom finished ahead of and racers who finished ahead of Tom. The printed word “overtook” is imprecise if read as counting passing events during the race.