Read the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. In a dead heat, both runners reach the finishing line at the same moment.
II. If A beats B by $x$ m in a $d$ m race, then a start of $x$ m to B over $d$ m gives a dead heat.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

I is the meaning of a dead heat.
II: while A runs $d$ m, B runs $d - x$ m; with an $x$ m start, that is exactly what B needs. True.

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Read the two statements and choose the correct option.I. In a dead heat, both runners reach the finishing line at the same moment.II. If A beats B by xxx m in a ddd m race, then a start of xxx m to B over ddd m gives a dead heat.