SOLUTION: Jack runs the mile in 3 minutes and 56.7 seconds. How long does it take him to run 2km at the same average speed? PLEASE SHOW HOW TO DO IT

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Question 272919: Jack runs the mile in 3 minutes and 56.7 seconds. How long does it take him to run 2km at the same average speed? PLEASE SHOW HOW TO DO IT
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one mile equals 1.61 km
3*60+56.7=236.7 sec for 1.61 km
236.7/1.61=147 sec per km
147*2=294 sec for 2 km or 4 min 54 sec

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