Question

To qualify for a race, a runner must be able to run at a pace of at least 15 kilometers per hour.

Noah ran 5 miles in 30 minutes. Does he qualify for the race? Explain your answer. (Note: There
are approximately 1.6 kilometers in a mile.)

Answer 1

Yes they qualify

Explanation:

30×2=60(1hour)

5×1.6=8(converting 5 miles in half an hour to 8 kilomwters in half an hour)

8×2=16(doubles amount walked to equal 1 hour)