SOLUTION: If tony can run 8meters in 4 seconds and Ian can run 9meters in 5seconds who will win over 100 meters and by how much.

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Question 610135: If tony can run 8meters in 4 seconds and Ian can run 9meters in 5seconds who will win over 100 meters and by how much.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tony speed = 8/4 = 2m/sec
Ian speed 9/5
so tony wins
100/2 = 50 sec
100/(9/5)= 100*5/9 = 55.55 sec
by 5.55 sec