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MFM1P: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied

Unit 4: Proportional Reasoning

Activity 6: Rates

Answer


Question

Nancy and Kanu participated in two different races.

Nancy ran a 6 km marathon in 30 minutes.

Kanu ran a 10 km marathon in 40 minutes.

Who ran faster?

Answer

Nancy ran 6 km/30 min = 12 km/60 min = 12 km/h,

Kanu ran 10 km/40 min = 5 km/20 min = 15 km/60 min = 15 km/h,

Kanu ran faster.


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