Question

Paloma averaged a time of 2.3 minutes in each lap of a race. Marissa averaged 2.75 minutes in each lap. There were a total of 4 laps in the race. How many minutes ahead of Marissa did Paloma finish the race?

Answer 1

Poloma

2m30sec + 2m30sec + 2m30sec = 7m30sec

Marissa

2m75sec + 2m75sec + 2m75sec = 9m45sec

9m45sec - 7m30sec

Answer = 2m15sec