Problema Solution
Given the speeds of each runner below, determine who runs the fastest.
Debbie runs 9 feet per second.
Jessica runs 414 feet in 50 seconds.
Emily runs 1 mile in 470 seconds.
Frank runs 603 feet in 1 minute.
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Debbie runs 9 feet per second: 9 ft/s
Jessica runs 414 feet in 50 seconds: 414/50 ft/s = 207/25 ft/s = 8 7/25 ft/s
Emily runs 1 mile in 470 seconds: since 1 mile = 5280 ft we have 1/470 mi/s = 5280/470 ft/s = 528/47 ft/s = 11 11/47 ft/s
Frank runs 603 feet in 1 minute: 603 ft/min = 603/60 ft/s = 201/20 ft/s = 10 1/20 ft/s
Since:
11 11/47 > 10 1/20 > 9 > 8 7/25
Emily runs the fastest.