Question

A cheetah can run 60 miles per hour. A lion can

run 25 miles in half an hour. Which animal is
faster, and by how much?
A. The cheetah is faster by 10 miles per
hour.
B. The lion is faster by 10 miles per hour.
C. The cheetah is faster by 35 miles per
hour.
D. The lion is faster by 35 miles per hour.

Answer 1

Explanation:

cheetah runs 60 miles/hour

lion runs 50 miles/hour

answer A

Answer 2

A. the cheetah is faster by 10 miles

Explanation:

If you add the other half hour a lion can run (25 miles) 25+25=50, 60 is greater than 50 by 10.