SOLUTION: Given the speeds of each runner below, determine who runs the fastest. \text{Emily runs 10 feet per second.} Emily runs 10 feet per second. \text{Stephanie runs 57 feet in 7 sec

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Question 1187249: Given the speeds of each runner below, determine who runs the fastest.
\text{Emily runs 10 feet per second.}
Emily runs 10 feet per second.
\text{Stephanie runs 57 feet in 7 seconds.}
Stephanie runs 57 feet in 7 seconds.
\text{Ron runs 1 mile in 448 seconds.}
Ron runs 1 mile in 448 seconds.
\text{Will runs 878 feet in 1 minute.}
Will runs 878 feet in 1 minute.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert them to the same units.
I would use ft/sec.