Question

Sprinter #1 is running at a speed of 96 inches/second. Sprinter #2 is running at a speed of 475

feet/minute. Who will win the race? Give reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Sprinter #1

Explanation:

Sprinter #1 is running at 96/12 feet per second: 8 feet per second

Sprinter #2 is running at 475/60 feet per second: approximately 7.9 feet per second

Sprinter #1 covers more distance per second.