Answer:
The answer is option (c), no he will not pass because he is running 4.8 miles in 35 minutes
Step-by-step explanation:
This can be expressed as;
Speed=Distance/Time
where;
Distance to be covered=5 kilometers
Time=35 minutes
replacing;
speed=(5/35)=0.143 km/min
In order to pass the fitness test his speed has to be greater than 0.143 km/min
Determine if 3 miles per 35 minutes is greater than 0.143 km/min
I mile=1.6 kilometers
How many kilometers make 3 miles,
Jimmy runs=(3×1.6)=4.8 kilometers in 35 minutes
Speed=4.8/35=0.137 kilometers/minute
Speed jimmy runs (0.137 km/min)<the pace he needs to run to pass fitness test(0.143 km/min)
The answer is option (c), no he will not pass because he is running 4.8 miles in 35 minutes