Question

Maggie completed a 10000-m race at an average speed of 160
m/min. If Tom took 12.5 fewer minutes to complete the race,
what was Tom's average speed?

Answer 1

Answer: 200m/min

Explanation:

Divide 10000m by 160m/min, you will get the answer 62.5. You then subtract 12.5 from 62.5 to understand what you will need your answer for the other person’s speed will be. 10000m divided by 50min is 200m/min.