Athletic race
In a race, the second-place finisher crossed the finish line 1 1/3 minutes after the first-place finisher. The third-place finisher was 1 3/4 minutes behind the second-place finisher. The third-place finisher took 34 2/3 minutes.
How long did the first-place finisher take?
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How long did the first-place finisher take?
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