document.write( "Question 973381: It takes Michael 60 seconds to run around a 440-yard track. How long does it take Jordan to run around the track if they meet in 32 second after they start together in a race around the track in opposite direction? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #595573 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "Michael runs at a rate of 440yds/60s=7.33yds/s. \n" ); document.write( "In 32 seconds he runs (32s)(7.33yd/s)=234.67yds. \n" ); document.write( "When they meet, Jordan has run 440yds-234.67yds=205.33yds \n" ); document.write( "So Jordan runs at a rate of 205.33yds/32sec=6.42yds/s \n" ); document.write( "To run the whole track (440 yardsds), it takes Jordan: \n" ); document.write( "440yds/6.42yds/s=68.54s \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: It takes Jordan 68.54 seconds to run around the track. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |