Predicting Outcomes in a Reading Competition

In a quiet library, students were gathered for a reading competition. The librarian, Ms. Fletcher, explained that the competition would begin shortly, and each participant had to read a selected book within an hour and answer questions based on it. Sarah, a confident reader, decided to choose her favorite fantasy novel, while her friend, Jake, opted for a thick mystery book. As the timer started, Sarah quickly flipped through the pages, confident in her ability to recall details. Jake, on the other hand, was meticulously taking notes as he read, certain that every clue was important.

As the competition progressed, Sarah began to struggle to remember key plot points because she was skimming rather than absorbing the details. Jake, with only a few minutes left, asked Ms. Fletcher if he could quickly review his notes before answering his questions.

Thinking about their different approaches, what might happen as they reach the end of the competition?