Question

At a track meet, Samma finished the 200-meter race in 25.98 seconds. Tom finished the 100-meter race in 12.54 seconds. Which runner ran at a faster average rate?

Answer 1

Answer: Tom

Explanation:

time = distance / speed

Samma : 200/25.98 = 7.70 meters per second

Tom : 100 / 12.54 = 7.97 meters per second

so the faster runner is Tom

Answer 2

time = distance / speed

Samma : 200/25.98 = 7.70 meters per second
Tom : 100 / 12.54 = 7.97 meters per second

so the faster runner is Tom