Question

Linda goes for a run every day after school, but she likes to make some workouts easier than others. On Monday, Linda ran 3.5 miles in 35 minutes. On Tuesday, she ran 3 miles in 40 minutes. On which day did Linda run at a faster pace? Monday Tuesday Submit

Answer 1

1) Gathering the data

Monday 3.5 miles in 35 minutes

Tuesday 3 miles in 40 minutes

Faster pace?

2) To find out the pace let's calculate the average speed.

And we can find it by a formula:

Average Speed on Monday = 3.5 / 35 =0.1 miles per minute

Average speed on Tuesday = 3 / 40 = 0.075 miles per minute

So, Linda runs on Monday at a faster pace.

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Spencer Fuel Stop (cheaper) Gas World

Saturday

Sunday

Since at Fuel Stop the gasoline is cheaper than at Gas World, then Spencer will be able to buy more gas at Fuel Stop with his $20 than at the Gas world