Question

Ed's target during his speed skating practice for 500 meters is 50 seconds. During the first trial, Ed's time was 53 seconds. His coach marked the trial +3. The coach marked the next trial -1. What time did Ed show during the second trial? A. 54 seconds B. 51 seconds C. 49 seconds D. 48 seconds

Answer 1

C. 49

Explanation:

If 53 seconds was +3 that means 3 over 50. The next was -1 or one under the goal thus C. 49