Question

Four friends are running in a 2-mile race at the park. Each runner has a lane marker to lead them to the finish line. The fractions tell how much of the 2-mile distance they have run until now. Anna – 1/3, Christen – 1 1/8, Ben – 1 1/3, Mary – 7/8. What is the runner winning now?

A. Anna
B. Christen
C. Ben
D. Mary

Answer 1

Christen is the runner winning now in the race.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to determine which runner is winning, we need to compare the fractions that represent the distance each runner has run so far.

Anna has run 1/3 of the 2-mile race, which is equal to (1/3) x 2 = 2/6 miles.

Christen has run 1 1/8 of the 2-mile race, which is equal to (1 + 1/8) x 2 = 18/8 miles.

Ben has run 1 1/3 of the 2-mile race, which is equal to (1 + 1/3) x 2 = 8/6 miles.

Mary has run 7/8 of the 2-mile race, which is equal to (7/8) x 2 = 14/8 miles.

Comparing the distances, we can see that Christen has run the farthest so far, with a distance of 18/8 miles. Therefore, the runner winning now is Christen.