SOLUTION: A runner completes a 400 meter race in 43.9 seconds.in a 100 meter race he finishes it in 10.4 seconds. In which race is his speed fastest?

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Question 1024969: A runner completes a 400 meter race in 43.9 seconds.in a 100 meter race he finishes it in 10.4 seconds. In which race is his speed fastest?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A runner completes a 400 meter race in 43.9 seconds.in a 100 meter race he finishes it in 10.4 seconds. In which race is his speed fastest?
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Find the 2 speeds and see.
To find m/sec, divide the meters by the seconds.

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