SOLUTION: John ran 120 meters in 16 seconds. Mark ran 170 meters in 20 seconds. How many more meters did John run per second?

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Question 931475: John ran 120 meters in 16 seconds. Mark ran 170 meters in 20 seconds. How many more meters did John run per second?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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John ran 120 meters in 16 seconds. Mark ran 170 meters in 20 seconds. How many more meters did John run per second?
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John's rate:: 120 m/16 sec = (120/16) meters/sec = 7.5 meters/sec
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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