Question

Each player on the team is required to run 1.5 miles in less than 15 minutes. One lap around the field is 300 yards. How many laps must a player run to meet the requirement? Calculate to the nearest tenth. (1760 yards = 1 mile)

A) 4.5 laps
B) 6.2 laps
C) 6.9.Laps
D) 8.8 laps

Answer 1

D) 8.8 laps

Explanation:

Convert Miles to yards

1.5*1760 = 2640

Divide the total yards by the amount per lap.

2640/300 = 8.8