Question

Jeff runs track for his high school, participating in the 4 x 100 m relay, the 4 x 400 m relay, and the 200 m sprint. If Jeff runs 100 m in the 4 x 100 m relay and 400 m in the 4 x 400 m relay, how many total meters does Jeff run during the track meet?

Answer 1

Jeff runs a total of 700 meters during the track meet, with 100 meters from the 4 x 100 m relay, 400 meters from the 4 x 400 m relay, and an additional 200 meters from his individual sprint event.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jeff participates in three different track events: the 4 x 100 m relay, the 4 x 400 m relay, and the 200 m sprint. In the 4 x 100 m relay, Jeff runs a distance of 100 m, and in the 4 x 400 m relay, he covers 400 m. Let us not forget the individual 200 m sprint event he participates in. To find out the total distance Jeff runs during the track meet, we simply add these distances together:

• 4 x 100 m relay: Jeff runs 100 m
• 4 x 400 m relay: Jeff runs 400 m
• 200 m sprint: Jeff runs 200 m

The total distance is therefore 100 m + 400 m + 200 m = 700 m.

Jeff runs a total of 700 meters during the track meet.