Question

Elena ran 20 meters in 5.2 seconds. Priya ran 20 meters in 4.8 seconds.

(Who ran faster? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

Priya

Explanation:

speed=D÷t

speed=Distance÷time

Elena=20÷5.2=3.8m/sec

Priya=20÷4.8=4.2m/sec

Answer 2

Elena

Explanation:

5.2 is bigger than 4.8