Question

Sara estimated that she could run for hours at a steady rate of 8 mi/hr. She enters a marathon which is a distance of 26 miles. How long should it take her to finish the race?

Answer 1

3.25 hour (3 hrs. 15 min.)

Step-by-step explanation:

Sara's estimated velocity 8 mi/hr.

distance = 26 miles

How long should it take her to finish the race?

time = distance / velocity

= 26 miles

8 miles/hour

= 3.25 hour

= 0.25 hr x 60 min = 15 min

1 hr

therefore, Sara will take 3 hrs. and 15 min to finish the race

Answer 2

4 hours and 15 min

Step-by-step explanation:

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