Question

During a 1966 Tabiona High School track meet, Levere ran the 100 yard dash in

10.63 seconds. Ross took second with a time of 10.98 seconds.
a. Levere’s time was _______% shorter than Ross’.
b. Ross’ time was _______% longer than Levere’s.
c. Levere’s time was _______% of Ross’.

Answer 1

a) 3.19

b) 3.29

c) 96.81

Explanation:

Question a:

Levere's: 10.63s

Ross: 10.98s

10.98 - 10.63 = 0.35s shorter than 10.98s, so:

0.35*100%/10.98 = 3.19% shorter.

Question b:

35s longer than 10.63s, so:

0.35*100%/10.63 = 3.29% longer.

Question c:

3.19% shorter, so 100 - 3.19 = 96.81% of Ross.