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27 July, 19:16

There are 8 runners in a race.

The 4 fastest runners will win trophies.

Halfway through the race, 2 of the

runners drop out of the race. What

fraction of the remaining runners will win

a trophy?

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  1. 27 July, 21:00
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    4/6 or 2/3 of the remaining runners will win a trophy.

    There are 6 runners left, and 4 will win a trophy. 4/6 simplifies to 2/3
  2. 27 July, 21:02
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    At first = 8 runners

    Halfway, 2 dropped out, remaining 8 - 2 = 6 runners

    4 fastest runners win

    Fraction = 4/6 = 2/3
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