Question

Heidi runs 1/3 of a mile in 1/4 of an hour and Louis takes 1/2 of an hour to run 23 of a mile.Who has the faster running rate?

Answer 1

As both Louis and Heidi runs at the same speed, both are running at equal speed of 1.33 miles per hour.

Explanation:

We will calculate speed of both the person in miles per hour and then compare the speeds.

Speed = distance/time

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For Heidi

Distance = 1/3 miles

time = 1/4 hour

speed = 1/3 ÷ 1/4 = 4/3 miles per hour = 1.33 miles per hour

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For Louis

Distance = 2/3 miles (here it was given 23 miles but it appears to be 2/3 of a miles )

time = 1/2 hour

speed = 2/3 ÷ 1/2 = 4/3 miles per hour = 1.33 miles per hour

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As both Louis and Heidi runs at the same speed, both are running at equal speed of 1.33 miles per hour.