Question

A runner is 7/8 mile from the finish line. Is she can travel 3/8 mile per min. How long will it take her to finish the race

Answer 1

The answer is 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

Here is how its done..

The distance to be covered by the runner is
`(7)/(8)` miles.

The speed of the runner is
`(3)/(8)` miles per min.

To find the time it took for the runner to finish the race, you can use this formula:

Distance ÷ Speed = Time.

Time Taken:
`(7)/(8)` ÷
`(3)/(8)`

Time:
`(7)/(8)` *
`(8)/(3)` =
`(7)/(3)`

Time = 2.33 minutes = 2+(.33x60) [ 1 minute = 60 seconds]

Time = 2 minutes 20 seconds.

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