Problem 43061. Chicken Race

2 chickens, Pete and Fred, compete in a 100 meter race. Pete runs at a velocity of vp meter/second and Fred is slower, running at vf meter/second. However, Fred cheats and starts before the starting shot, giving him an N seconds head start.

Who wins the race? Answer 'Fred' or 'Pete'.

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Last Solution submitted on Nov 13, 2025

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