Question

Ethan was able to run a lap on the quarter mile track in 90 seconds. He wants to know how long it would take him to run a 5K race, which is 3.1 miles. 1 - How many times longer than the quarter mile is a 5K? 2 - If Ethan maintains his pace (speed) for the full distance, how long would it take him to complete the race?

Answer 1

19 min 50 sec

Explanation:

Answer 2

1. 13 times

2. 1170 sec = 19 min 50 sec

Explanation:

1. 3.1 times 4 quoters = 13 times

90 sec

x 13 times

270

900

1170 sec = 19 min 50 sec