Question

Claire and Katie are entering a cup stacking contest. Both girls have the same strategy: stack the cups at a constant rate so that they do not slow down at the end of the race. While practicing, they keep track of their progress. Which of the following statements is true based on the information given?

A. Claire and Katie are using different strategies.
B. Claire and Katie are stacking cups faster at the end of the race.
C. Claire and Katie are stacking cups at a constant rate.
D. Claire and Katie are not practicing effectively.

Answer 1

The correct answer is that Claire and Katie are stacking cups at a constant rate, which fits their strategy for the contest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is true based on the information given is C. Claire and Katie are stacking cups at a constant rate. Since their strategy involves stacking the cups in such a way that they do not slow down at the end of the race, this implies that they are maintaining the same speed throughout. Therefore, they are practicing efficiently and their strategy is the same, thus, we can rule out the other options A, B, and D as they suggest inconsistencies with the described goal of a constant rate.