Question

Jasmine ran 5 miles in 42.5 minutes. Caroline ran 3 miles in 26.4 minutes. Who ran at a faster pace?

Answer 1

Caroline

Explanation:

`(1)/(5): (y)/(42.5)`

y × 5 = 1 × 42.5

5y = 42.5

5y ÷ 5 = 42.5 ÷ 5

y = 8.5

`(1)/(3): (y)/(26.4)`

y × 3 = 1 × 26.4

3y = 26.4

3y ÷ 3 = 26.4 ÷ 3

y = 8.8

8.8 > 8.5