Problem of the Week
for the week of September 5, 2005

The Cross Country Meet

Several schools competed in a cross country meet.   Each team sent three participants.

Alice, Belinda, and Carol were the three representatives for Handley.   Alice finished the race in the middle position, Belinda finished after Alice in 19th position, and Carol finished 28th.

How many schools took part in the race?



Send your solution by Friday 4:00 PM to:
David Pleacher


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