SOLUTION: John ran 120 meters in 16 seconds. Mark ran 170 meters in 20 seconds. How many more meters did John run per second?

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Question 931475: John ran 120 meters in 16 seconds. Mark ran 170 meters in 20 seconds. How many more meters did John run per second?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
John ran 120 meters in 16 seconds. Mark ran 170 meters in 20 seconds. How many more meters did John run per second?
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John's rate:: 120 m/16 sec = (120/16) meters/sec = 7.5 meters/sec
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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