Giselle is in charge of the relay run on track and field day. Last year, the race was 300 meters. This year, it will be 4 times as long. Giselle needs to set up 6 tables for the relay run. The distance between the tables must be the same and the last table will be at the finish line. What is the distance between table 1 and table 3 in meters?
Thoughts? Step-by-step reasoning:
The relay run is 4 times the length of last year’s race, so 300 meters x 4 = 1200 meters. With 6 tables along the route, the distance between tables is 1200 meters / 6 tables = 200 meters. The distance between tables 1 and 3 is 200 meters x 2 = 400 meters.
Thus, the answer is 400.