P runs 20% faster than Q so P gives Q a 300 meter head start. If the race ends in a tie, how far (in meters) did P run in the race? Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 1500 B) 1600 C) 1700 D) 1800 E) 1900

Rationale: "let d be the race distance that p ran . let t be the time it took to complete the race . let v be q ' s speed . t = d / 1.2 v = ( d - 300 ) / v d = 1.2 d - 360 0.2 d = 360 d = 1800 meters . the answer is d ."
Answer: D