Question

10 The table below shows the results of a swimming race.

Time (sec)
Name
Paula
47.983
Marci
50
Kelli
47.972
Susan
47.21
Carla
46
10
Brenda
46.97
Which of the following gives the first four finishers in order from 1st to 4th place
F Brenda, Carla, Marci, Paula
G Carla, Brenda, Marci, Susan
H Carla, Marci, Brenda, Susan
J Susan Marci Brenda. Carla

Answer 1

G. Carla, Brenda, Marci, Susan

Explanation:

The time given for all participants are in decimals except for that of Marci and Carla which are given in the form of mixed fractions.

Convert the mixed fractions into decimals, then compare the figures together to do the ranking.

Marci =
`46(49)/(50) = (2,349)/(50) = 46.98`

Carla =
`46(9)/(10) = (469)/(10) = 46.9`

The first four finishers from the 1st to the 4th are:

1. Carla - 46.9

2. Brenda - 46.97

3. Marci - 46.98

4. Susan - 47.21