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Paige ran one lab in 42.3 seconds, while Diane's time for one lab was 42 1/3 seconds. Which runner had the faster time? Explain your reasoning.

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Paige has the slower lap time because 1/3 is 3.3 (a repeating decimal).

Diane has the faster time.
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