document.write( "Question 1182444: the track is a 500m circuit. Ali practices running at a speed of 10kph. Ben practices cycling and travels at 25kph. How long does Ali take to run one lap? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #812465 by greenestamps(13203)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "Another wrong answer from tutor @Mananth....! \n" ); document.write( "She converted a fraction to an approximate decimal with only one decimal place, introducing a significant rounding error. \n" ); document.write( "The track is 500m; the speed is 10km/hr = 10000m/hr. \n" ); document.write( "Time is distance divided by speed: \n" ); document.write( "(500m)/(10000m/hr) = 1/20 hr = 3 minutes \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: 3 minutes for a lap \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |