Question

Two runners are competing in track meet. Samantha runs with a speed of 10 m/s and completes her race in 10 seconds. Jordin takes 15 seconds to finish her race, running with a speed of 8 m/s. Which statement best describes the difference in the distance each runner ran?

A. Jordin's distance was longer by 10 meters.
B. Jordin's distance was longer by 20 meters.
C. Samantha's distance was longer by 2 meters.
D. Samantha's distance was longer by 10 meters.

Answer 1

The answer for this question is B.

Answer 2

B. Jordin's distance was longer by 20 meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance Samantha runs = Samantha's speed × Samantha's time = 10 m/s × 10 s = 100 m

The distance Jordin runs = Jordin's speed × Jordin's time = 8 m/s × 15 s = 120 m.

The difference in the distance run = (120 - 100) m = 20 m.

So, Jordin's distance is 20 m more than that of Samantha.

So, Jordin's distance was longer by 20 meters is the answer.