Question

Runner a completes 12 laps around a track in 22 minutes.runner b completes 8 laps in 15 minutes.which runner had a greater average speed

Answer 1

12 divided by 22 equals 0.55. 8 divided by 15 equals 0.53. Runner A had a greater average speed.

Answer 2

Runner A had a greater average speed which was 0.55m/s

What is Speed?

This refers to how fast or slow a vehicle is moving while in motion and mathematically is given as Distance/Time.

Hence, to find the average speed for Runner A;

12/22= 0.55m/s

For Runner B,

8/15= 0.53m/s

Therefore, Runner A had the greater average speed.

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