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A gives both B and C a start of 60 m in a 1500 m race. However, while B finishes with him, C is 15 m behind them when A and B cross the finishing line. How much start can B give C for the 1500 m race course?

A

`7(6)/(23)m`

B

`15(5)/(8)m`

C

`7(11)/(16)m`

D

`5(5)/(24)`m

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