Question

Shawna is a member of the swim team. She can swim 3 laps in 3 minutes

and 21 seconds. If Shawna swims at the same pace, how long would it take
her to swim 8 laps?

Answer 1

8 minutes and 53 seconds

Answer 2

• 8 minutes and 56 seconds

Explanation:

• 3 laps ⇒ 3 minutes and 21 seconds given
• 1 lap ⇒ 1 minute and 7 laps divide by 3
• 8 laps ⇒ 8 minutes and 56 seconds multiply by 8