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Elementary Brain Teaser - December 06, 2021
Runner A can run 50 meters in 8 seconds. Runner B can run 20 meters in 5 seconds. If the two children keep up this pace, how much longer (in seconds) would it take Runner B to run 2 kilometers compared to Runner A? Be sure to provide your solution in seconds.
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