Question

A student tries out for the track team and runs a lap in 45 seconds. The coach tells her she will have to cut her time by 50% to make the team. How fast must she run a lap to make the team?

Answer 1

The student must cover the distance in 22.5 seconds to make the team

Answer 2

so he has to cut 50℅ , therefore the time will be 45×50/100 = 22.5

so the student has to cover the distance in 22.5 seconds !