Question

Given the speeds of each runner below, determine who runs the fastest.

\text{Jake runs 8 feet per second.}
Jake runs 8 feet per second.
\text{Ron runs 175 feet in 14 seconds.}
Ron runs 175 feet in 14 seconds.
\text{Tony runs 1 mile in 545 seconds.}
Tony runs 1 mile in 545 seconds.
\text{Jessica runs 656 feet in 1 minute.}
Jessica runs 656 feet in 1 minute.

\text{Jake}Jake
\text{Ron}Ron
\text{Tony}Tony
\text{Jessica}Jessica

Answer 1

Ron is the fastest runner with a speed of approximately 119.32 miles per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine who runs the fastest, we need to compare the speeds of each runner. Jake runs at a speed of 8 feet per second, Ron runs 175 feet in 14 seconds, Tony runs 1 mile in 545 seconds, and Jessica runs 656 feet in 1 minute. To compare these speeds, we need to convert the units to be consistent. Converting Jake's speed to miles per hour, we have:

Jake: 8 feet per second = 8 * 3600 feet per hour = 8 * 3600 / 5280 miles per hour ≈ 5.45 miles per hour

Similarly, we can convert the speeds of Ron, Tony, and Jessica to miles per hour:

Ron: 175 feet in 14 seconds = 175 * 3600 / 5280 ≈ 119.32 miles per hour

Tony: 1 mile in 545 seconds = 3600 / 545 ≈ 6.61 miles per hour

Jessica: 656 feet in 1 minute = 656 * 60 / 5280 ≈ 7.47 miles per hour

From the conversions, we can see that Ron has the fastest speed of approximately 119.32 miles per hour.

Answer 2

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