Q. At a track and field meet, Cody's time in a sprint event was 17.5 seconds. What was Shaina's time if she completed the event in 1.08 fewer seconds?
Identify Cody's time: Cody's time is given as 17.5 seconds. Shaina's time is 1.08 seconds less than Cody's. To find Shaina's time, subtract 1.08 from 17.5.
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