A circular running track is ¼ mile long. Elena runs on this track, completing each lap in 1/16 of an hour. What is Elena’s running speed? Include the unit of measure?

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Wolfram Rittmeyer · Answer 1 · 2022-12-06T13:13:00+0000

Given that,

A circular running track is ¼ mile long.

Elena runs on this track, completing each lap in 1/16 of an hour

To find,

Elena’s running speed.

Solution,

Formula used :

Speed = distance/time

$v=((1)/(4))/((1)/(16))\\\\=(1)/(4)* 16\\\\=4\ mph$

So, Elena’s running speed is 4 mph.