Who Won the Race? Analyzing Stride Lengths of Three Children

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In a race between three children, Jack, Ann, and Dough, their stride lengths were analyzed, revealing that Jack's 6 steps equal Dough's 7 and Ann's 8. The distances covered were calculated as 3.5 units for Jack, 4 for Ann, and 4.25 for Dough. However, the discussion highlights that without time units, it's impossible to determine who won the race. The ambiguity in the question suggests that all three could potentially finish simultaneously regardless of their stride lengths. Ultimately, the lack of time measurement leaves the winner undetermined.
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Jack, Dough and Ann, 3 children had a race when returnung from school. Ann takes 28 steps when dough takes 34 steps , meantime Jack takes 21 steps. Jack explained that his 6 steps equals dough's 7 steps and Ann's 8 steps . Who won the race?
 
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Give 1 unit as Jack's 6 steps. then you will get the distances as 3.5, 4 and 4.25 for Jack, Ann and Dough.
 
Not enough information, or the question is ambiguous. No matter how long their stride might be, they could all arrive at the same time. There are no time units.
 

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