Question

c. Who is faster, the runner who runs a mile in 8 minutes or the runner who runs a
kilometer in 4 minutes?

Answer 1

Answer:

the runs a mile in 8 minutes is faster

Answer 2

Speed of 1st runner= Distance /Time
1 mile = 1.6 km (approx.)
= 1.6/8 km/mins
=0.2 km/mins

Speed of 2nd runner= Distance/Time
=1/4 km/mins
=0.25 km/mins


Therefore speed of the 2nd runner is faster