The men’s marathon started at 10:00 hours, and the silver medalist took 5 minutes more than the gold medalist and crossed the finish line at 10:55 hours. How much time does the gold medalist take to finish the race?

Answer: 50 minutes
Explanation
  • The silver medalist finished at 10:55 hours and took 5 minutes more than the gold medalist.
  • This means the gold medalist finished in 10:55 - 5 = 10:50 hours.
  • The race started at 10:00 hours, so the gold medalist took 50 minutes.
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