Three runners A,B and C run a race, with...

Three runners A,B and C run a race, with runner A finishing 12 meters ahead of runner B and 18 meters ahead of runner C, while runner B finishes 8 meters ahead of runner C. Each runner travels the entire distance at a constant speed. The length of the race is:

36 Metres

48 Metres

60 Metres

72 Metres

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