SOLUTION: Harvey finished a 10 kilometre race in 37 minutes and 30 seconds. Jacques finished a 16 kilometre race in 53 minutes and 20 seconds. a)Calculate the running rate of each runner

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Question 1002581: Harvey finished a 10 kilometre race in 37 minutes and 30 seconds. Jacques finished a 16 kilometre race in 53 minutes and 20 seconds.
a)Calculate the running rate of each runner
b) Which runner had a faster running pace?
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Harvey finished a 10 kilometre race in 37 minutes and 30 seconds. Jacques finished a 16 kilometre race in 53 minutes and 20 seconds.
a)Calculate the running rate of each runner
To find km/minute, divide the kms by the minutes.
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b) Which runner had a faster running pace?
The bigger number for speed.