Question

Joel finished the race in 8.04 seconds. Ray finished the race in 8.40 seconds.

Which statement is true?


Ray had the faster time.


Joel and Ray finished the race in the same amount of time.


Joel had the faster time.

Answer 1

8.04 is less than 8.40 because the .04 part is the same as saying 4 and the .40 part is the same as saying 40.

40 is larger than 4. This means that Joel had the faster time.

Answer 2

Joel ran faster because 8.04 is smaller than 8.40