SOLUTION: A track runner ran 6 meters per second one way and jogged 2 meters per second the other way. Both ways are equal in length. The total time it took the runner was 160 seconds. How l
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Question 282692: A track runner ran 6 meters per second one way and jogged 2 meters per second the other way. Both ways are equal in length. The total time it took the runner was 160 seconds. How long is the track?
This was a test question and i couldn't figure it out!!!
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
time equals distance divided by rate
(d / 6) + (d / 2) = 160
d + 3d = 960 ___ 4d = 960 ___ d = 240
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