SOLUTION: if it takes 6 seconds to run 50 meters how long would it take to run a mile

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Question 646223: if it takes 6 seconds to run 50 meters how long would it take to run a mile
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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if it takes 6 seconds to run 50 meters how long would it take to run a mile
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Find how many meters/sec: 50/6 = 81%2F3
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Convert that to ft: 81%2F3 * 3.28 = 271%2F3 ft/sec
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dist/speed = time
5280%2F27.3333 = 193 seconds or 3 min 13 sec